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How to Write a Cover Letter for an Academic Job

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    • 28 April 2022 at 6:15 pm EDT #57989

      Cara Jordan
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      Applying for an academic job? The process can often be opaque and, unless your advisor is particularly helpful, you might feel alone in the process.

      Never fear! In a recent blog post, former art history professor and department chair Matt Shoaf tells you how to research, write, and avoid common mistakes when applying for jobs as a professor.

      “The letter is a writing sample—but it’s also a reading test. It shows a search committee how well you understand the position advertised.”

      Read more: https://flatpage.com/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-for-an-academic-job/

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