Career & Tools

A statement of teaching philosophy is now required for most teaching positions and can also be helpful in helping you design and develop the classes you teach. In this workshop, you will participate in activities that will help you reflect on your teaching and also draft an outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

Instructional Development is offering a workshop for students who plan to complete a Certificate in College and University Teaching through UCSB. This workshop will assist doctoral students who have completed at least two of the CCUT requirements in presenting their teaching materials, documenting their student ratings, and more.

The UCSB Public Speaking Initiative is seeking an individual with a particular talent for and interest in maintaining and improving their website and online presence. Salary commensurate with experience but normally in the range of $25-30 per hour for approximately 30 hours per quarter.

The Office of the Registrar will be conducting an online training on FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) this winter quarter to provide more in-depth, comprehensive training for faculty and graduate students.

Come be in community with fellow LGBTQ grad students! This is the first happy hour of the newly forming Queer & Trans Graduate Student Organization at UCSB. Join them at Third Window Brewing Company, offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options.

There are ranges of employment visas, as well as U.S. permanent resident status, that can allow you to work in the U.S. after you finish your UCSB program. Join immigration law specialist Adam Green, a practicing attorney in the Los Angeles area, for a free workshop on February 2 about employment immigration issues, particularly the transition from student statuses to employment statuses.

Join Dr. Mindy Colin and Dr. Yueh-Ching Hsu for a workshop to gain valuable insights into best practices for succeeding as an International Teaching Assistant. Learn practical skills on becoming familiar with American university teaching, how to approach various teaching duties with more confidence, and maximizing your teaching impact with students. RSVP today to secure your spot!

Join us for our second Lunch & Learn of the quarter! For our February event, you'll be treated to talks by graduate students in Linguistics and Physics -- all while enjoying free lunch. Sign up today!

Are you a graduate student in humanities, arts, education, and social sciences? Come learn about ways you can engage undergraduate students in research at this January 30 workshop with Professor Anne Charity Hudley.

EVENT UPDATE: The DIY Upcycled Bag & Eco Inspiration Workshop has been cancelled. However, free food from the event (including sandwich wraps and fresh fruit) will still be available to all grad students ​in the GSA Lounge ​from 5-6 p.m. on January 30. Come out for some free, healthy food!

Are you committed to ensuring that LGBTQ individuals are supported and affirmed at UCSB? Are you a graduate student interested in being involved with this community ​and getting paid for your work? Then apply to be a Graduate Assistant at the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity! *Note: the extended application deadline is Friday, February 2.

Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2018, the 6th annual Communicating Science​ workshop, to be held in Boston, MA on June 14-16, 2018. Graduate students at U.S. and Canadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to apply.

One of the most important documents you can prepare in your academic job search is the cover letter. Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective one! Space is limited for this workshop, so please RSVP.

As a TA, it can often be difficult to develop handouts for your students that are effective, concise, and visually pleasing. In this workshop, you will learn what kind of content to include on handouts and how to format them. Examples will be provided.

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. Join our February 6 workshop on using LinkedIn and Versatile PhD as powerful tools for your non-academic career search!