UI Academic Job Market Bootcamp

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Doctoral students, MFAs, and postdocs preparing for the academic job market are invited to participate in this weeklong writing boot camp. Each day will combine an expert webinar with goal setting and protected writing time supported by staff from the Graduate College, Center for Teaching, and Writing Center.

Daily Schedule

  • 10:45 a.m. – Session opens with introductions and goal setting

  • 11:00–11:45 a.m. – Academic job market webinar

    In-person participants will watch together

    Online participants may watch individually

  • 11:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Debrief and set a daily writing goal

  • 12:00–12:45 p.m. – Protected writing time with support from campus experts

Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:45am to 12:45pm
Monday, August 24, 2026 10:45am to 12:45pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:45am to 12:45pm
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:45am to 12:45pm
Friday, August 28, 2026 10:45am to 12:45pm
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jennifer Teitle in advance at 1 319-335-3597 or grad-success@uiowa.edu.