The Future Faculty workshops consist of in-person and virtual sessions, panel discussions, asynchronous materials (videos and reflections), and feedback sessions where participants can get personalized feedback on job application materials, as well as practice interviews and job talks in a supportive environment. For optimal results, attendees are encouraged to attend as many sessions as necessary for their development as a faculty candidate, and to spend time outside the scheduled sessions to apply information and strategies learned in practice to submit draft materials for feedback along the way. These workshops are open to all UVA PhD students and postdocs in ANY field.
Participants who are planning to apply for faculty positions during the 2026-2027 academic year are strongly encouraged to participate in as many sessions as possible. UVA graduate students or postdocs who participate in four or more sessions will be eligible to receive a digital badge, issued by the PhD Plus Program through Credly, that demonstrates proof of completion of the program.
Click here to register for the 2026 Future Faculty Series
Summer Session Topics - Part 1
- Jun. 11 at 12:00 pm | Navigating the Academic Job Search Process
- Jun. 17 at 12:00 pm | Creating Strong CVs and Cover Letters
- Jul. 8 at 12:00 pm | Reflective Teaching Statements (option 1 of 2)
- Jul. 14 at 12:00 pm | Compelling Research Statements: STEM Fields
- Jul. 16 at 12:00 pm | Compelling Research Statements: Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
- Jul. 22 at 12:00 pm | Crafting Holistic & Compelling Application Packages
- Aug. 5-14, times TBD, in-person | Peer Feedback Sessions
Fall & Winter Session Topics - Part 2
- Interviewing for Faculty Positions (in-person only)
- Sep. 17 at 12:00 pm | Reflective Teaching Statements (option 2 of 2, in-person only)
- Negotiating Faculty Job Offers
- Writing Retreats (see below)
Mini-Writing Retreats
Need time to work on your faculty job materials or a postdoc application? Do you like to write in a group setting? Join our Mini-Writing Retreats! Each session will start with a brief welcome and some helpful tips, but the focus of the session will be on writing—turning your ideas and draft materials into a final application. Anne-Charlotte Mecklenburg, PhD Plus' Assistant Director of Research Communication, will be there to answer questions and provide feedback on your draft materials.
Each retreat will be held in-person in the Brown Science & Engineering Library, room 148. Snacks and beverages will be provided for attendees. You are welcome to attend one, some, or all of the following sessions.
Fall 2026 Dates and Times
- Sept. 9 (Wednesday) from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Sept. 17 (Thursday) from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sept. 25 (Friday) from 2:30 - 4:30 PM
- Oct. 1 (Thursday) from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oct. 9 (Friday) from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Oct. 12 (Monday) from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Oct. 21 (Wednesday) from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Oct. 29 (Thursday) from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Register here for the PhD Plus Mini Writing Retreats
Individual Support
Contact PhD Plus ([email protected]) with questions. We are available to provide individual support for faculty job applications (planning, draft feedback, etc). See our advising page for more details about how to schedule a meeting.
PhD Plus - Canvas Connect Online Resources
Are you applying soon and would like access to our past recorded sessions? UVA graduate students and postdocs can access videos, worksheets, and other resources on our Canvas Connect page. Please email Sam Lake, Director of Career and Professional Development ([email protected]) to request access.
