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Center for Excellence in
Teaching
Preparing a CV and Portfolio
Prof. Armand R. Tanguay, Jr.
University of Southern California
Departments of Electrical Engineering,
Materials Science, and
Biomedical Engineering;
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Center for Excellence in
Teaching
Communication Skills:
The Traditional View
Professional
Achievements
Professional Impact
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Communication
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Center for Excellence in
Teaching
Communication Skills:
The Real Story
Professional
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Professional Impact
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Center for Excellence in
Teaching
The Key Elements of a
Curriculum Vitae (CV). I
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Basic Contact Information
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Education
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College and university only
Thesis topic and thesis advisor
Research Interests
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Current mailing address and telephone number
Key areas of past or current investigation
Publications
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Journal articles
Book chapters
Conference proceedings manuscripts
Center for Excellence in
Teaching
The Key Elements of a
Curriculum Vitae (CV). II
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Presentations
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Teaching Experience
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Conferences
University
Courses taught or assisted in
Special courses taken (e.g., GRSC 850)
Service Activities
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Student organizations and leadership positions
Professional organizations
Community service
Center for Excellence in
Teaching
The Key Elements of an
Effective Cover Letter
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Clear Statement of Intentions
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Indication of Specific Institutional Understanding
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What is it that you really want to do, based on what you
have done so far?
Application in response to position posting
Application in response to colleague’s suggestion
Interactions with specific faculty members
Appreciation of specific academic disciplines or
programs that are well-matched to your interests
Unique Capabilities and Characteristics
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Interdisciplinary research
Unusual preparation for a teaching position
Match of personal style to the institutional character