On the academic job market this fall? Let’s talk where to start with your writing process! Which documents should you work on first? There’s no one right answer, but here’s my order of (writing) operations for a worthwhile market experience. /1 Disclaimer—I want you to not only secure a job but also begin it with a clear plan for the kinds of research, teaching, & service that’d most fulfill you both professionally and personally over time. /2

*taps mic* Y’all still here? 🙃 Some of y’all ‘bout to receive a job offer soon so let’s disrupt our cultural unease about money with a 🧵 on negotiating academic job offers. 1/ I draw from my own and the homies’ experiences negotiating and lessons I’ve gleaned from mentors. I tweet with the interests of BIPOC and minoritized folx in mind as the neoliberal market often wants to recruit us without offering packages that best support us. Let’s disrupt! 2/

I see y’all movin’ with campus visit travel coming up 👏🏾👏🏾 Here’s part 2 of my 🧵 on campus visits. Check my page if you missed my previous 🧵s on job talks, first round interviews, and other market-related topics. 1/ 1. The rundown

An average visit is between 1-2 days. You’ll meet faculty, admin (dean & depart. chair), staff, and students. You’ll give a talk or two (i.e., job talk, teaching demo). 2/

Okay, I promised a 🧵 on campus visits for the academic job market. Let’s break this topic up into two 🧵s—first up, job talks!👇🏾👇🏾 1/ 1. Job talk’s purpose

Folx will have varying opinions but think of the job talk not as a test but rather a demonstration of your ability to accessibly communicate your research to a generally educated audience. 2/

Got an interview for an academic position soon? Come on then, baddie! Here’s a 🧵w/ tips for preparing for 1st round interviews.

There’s no one “Right” way; these are tips I’ve gleaned from my own market successes and coaching @writingsynergy. Apply what best serves you! 1/ 1. Prepare for a dialogue (not a defense)

The committee is interested in learning more about you so no need to defend your work. Consider this a conversation/speed-date—you both are learning more about each other to assess whether there’s a good fit for everyone involved. 2/

So u’re applyin’ to the @UC_PPFP and other postdoc fellowships? Bet! Here’s a 🧵w/ tips for writing standout materials.

Note: there’s no “Right” way; the following are tips I’ve gleaned as a former fellow and job market coach with @writingsynergy. Apply what best serves you! 1/ 1. Excite reviewers 4rm the off

Readers read a # of files that start w/ a boring “my research…” sentence laced w/ jargon. Instead, invoke your storytelling chops and write an opener that excites them about the importance of your work to ensure u’re memorable. 2/