Career Services for Students and Alumni

The Office of Academic Affairs and Scholarships provides Graduate Faculty students with an array of information that should help them understand the demands and requirements of both the academic and the nonacademic job markets. The office provides assistance on writing curriculum vitae and résumés, cover and followup letters and on job search, job interviewing, and networking techniques. Workshops discuss how to obtain teaching jobs while a graduate student, prepare for the academic job market after graduation, or secure a postdoctoral position. The office also sponsors speakers and events relevant to employment outside of academia for those with degrees in philosophy or social sciences. We maintain job listings for both short-term and long-term assignments, professional positions, “survival” jobs, and internships. Students interested in work opportunities are encouraged to explore these listings. The office also provides information on external funding opportunities.

Dossier Service
The Office of Academic Affairs and Scholarships administers a dossier service that keeps on file letters of recommendation for PhD students. This file is especially useful in applying for teaching positions and other professional employment. Establishing a dossier file ensures the confidentiality of letters of recommendation and the prompt distribution of credentials at a low cost. The service also makes it easy to send reference letters to multiple institutions and potential employers. Only Graduate Faculty doctoral students are eligible to use the dossier service. Contact GFDOSSIER@ newschool.edu for more information.