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DFI - Professional Development

Mission

The goal of DFI is to increase the number of minority full-time tenure track faculty and staff at Illinois’ two- and four-year, public and private colleges and universities. 


Professional Development Links for Fellows


Welcome DFI Fellows!

The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Program is committed to helping our fellows fulfill their fellowship responsibilities and obtain the tools needed to successfully enter higher academia in faculty or administrative professional positions.  


Resume Writing

Resume Tips


CV Writing

Writing your Curriculum Vita
CV Overview


Teaching Resources

Teacher Portfolio
Writing Your Teaching Philosophy
Developing a Teaching Philosophy
Creating a Grading Rubric


Negotiation Tips

Before Accepting the Position


Interviewing

Interview Advice
Basic Interview Questions Additional Academic Job info


Helpful Links

Academic Job Search Time Line
Using the Internet in your Job Search
Preparing Tomorrow's Professor in Science and Engineering
Higher Education Job Search Book List


Academic Job Application Checklist

The Academic Career and Job Search