Personal statement assistant professor

Describe yourself with strong adjectives such as “passionate researcher” or “dedicated educator.” Mention successes you have had in the classroom and soft skills you have that contribute to a learning atmosphere. If you have performed notable research in your field, you can add that to your summary, too.

Consider your audience, which will include referees and P&T committee members who are scientists and physicians. List the high level points you wish to convey. As you write, stay at a summary level and do not go into too much detail on any one point. Consider starting with the most important part of your job and ending with a summary.

As you write, stay at a summary level and do not go into too much detail on any one point. Consider starting with the most important part of your job and ending with a summary. Do not exceed two pages and, preferably, limit to one page. Use active voice, which makes your writing stronger and more direct.

Use bulleted lists with short statements, as you can see in our assistant professor CV sample, and aim for two pages in length. However, it is acceptable to have a longer CV if you have many years’ experience. Above all you want your CV to be easy to read at a glance.