Academic Job Market Tips II: Basics of Writing Research and Diversity Statements
Anxious about getting your materials ready for the academic job market? Join Drs. Alex Ajayi and Leslie Berntsen for a discussion about how to prepare research and diversity statements. They review how to think about your research statement as part of the cohesive narrative of your application package as well as the dos and don’ts of conveying your approach to diversity and inclusion.
What you will learn:
- How to write strong research statements
- Strategies and tips for drafting thoughtful diversity statements
- What to consider when tailoring application materials to particular institutions
Speakers
Alex Ajayi
University of MinnesotaAlex Ajayi is a licensed psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on the impacts of social marginalization on health and education outcomes and on developing and testing scalable psychosocial interventions.
Leslie Berntsen
The Story ColliderLeslie Berntsen is the Director of Education and Research at The Story Collider and a former teaching-focused faculty member. She specializes in inclusive pedagogy, teaching for social justice, and popular science communication and earned four national teaching awards from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.
