Assistant Professor CV Guide + Tips + Example

Sarah Sailor
Los Angeles, CA
(555) 555-5555
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Summary Statement

Seasoned assistant professor with four years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in English language and literature. Extensive knowledge of linguistics, English and American literature and grammar conventions. Participates in continued learning through conferences and professional research. Actively works to connect students to their material to transform lives.

Core Qualifications

• Student records management
• Lesson planning
• Discussion facilitation
• Presentations
• Online learning tools
• MS Office
• Time management
• Attention to detail

Education

• University of California – Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
  Ph.D. Comparative Literature
• California State University – Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
  Master of Arts English Literature
• University of California – Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
  Bachelor of Arts English
• Minor- Creative Writing

Work Experience

June 2019 – Current
California State University, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Professor

• Teach four courses in English literature, language and linguistics, to 60 students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Prepare syllabi, curricula, reading materials, tests and quizzes.
• Regularly meet with students during office hours to address concerns and offer feedback.
• Keep thorough records of over 100 student scores and attendance.
  Grade exams and papers, giving detailed feedback.

September 2016 – May 2019
University Of California, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
Lecturer

• Deliver lectures to over 50 students and facilitate classroom discussions on analysis, rhetoric, critical theory, structure and style.
• Arranged syllabus and designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
• Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
  Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next steps for education and career preparedness.
  Held weekly office hours to work with struggling students one-on-one and increase GPAs.

June 2012 – August 2016
University Of California, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Assistant

• Led discussion groups for 40 students taking lecture courses.
• Created discussion questions and facilitated interactions, both in class and on the web portal.
• Dispersed, collected and graded all assignments, including papers, quizzes and tests.
• Met regularly with other teaching assistants and lecturers to discuss progress and address concerns.
• Inputted 300 student records into the database.

Research Experience

• Research Lead: California State University, Los Angeles, 2019-2020
• Developed unique research into English writing in the 21st century.
• Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with thesis advisors.
• Research Assistant: University of California, Los Angeles, 2014-2015
• Improved thesis and investigation through consistent hard work and dedication to the writing project.
• Collaborated with three liberal arts multidisciplinary team members to accomplish primary and secondary research goals.

Publications

Sailor, S. “A Historical Review of English Literature’s Impact in Urban Culture.” The English Historical Review, vol. 86, no. 90, 2019, pp.118-25

Conference Presentations

• Social Media and Literature, Subject and Exposition Conference – (2021)
• “Inclusive Language and Literature”, Literature Summit – (2019)
• Are Memes Considered Literature? Conference – (2018)

Conference Attendance

• 2022 National Humanities Conference, Los Angeles, CA – (2022)
• Festival of Books, Los Angeles, CA – (2022)
• 2022 Annual Conference of the ALA, Washington, DC. – (2022)
• The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference – (2021)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• The American Literature Association – (2021)
• Council of Literary Magazines and Presses – (2019)
• Associations of Writer and Writing Programs -(2018)
• California Literary and Prologue Society – (2018)

Profession Relevant Skills

• Strong critical and analytical skills in reading, writing and comprehension.
• Passion for connecting students to learning modalities that incite their interest in the Humanities.
• Skilled at explaining and illustrating material in a manner that students of varying levels can understand.
• Exceptional speaking skills without losing train of thought or direction.
• Pleasant personality to connect with students and colleagues.
• Great interest in increased knowledge and passion for fostering academic development and success for every student.

Languages

• English
  Native or Bilingual
• Spanish
  Professional Working

Hobbies and Interests

Shakespeare enthusiast; participate in yearly Shakespeare festival and oversee campus Shakespeare Club. Enjoy writing personal works, such as poetry and personal essays.