A University-Approved Format
When applying for a teaching position at a university, your curriculum vitae (CV) needs to be more than just a resume. It's a comprehensive document that details your academic, professional, and research background. To make sure your CV stands out for the right reasons, it's essential to follow a clear, approved format. Here is a breakdown of the standard CV format for academic staff, which has been approved by the Academic Board.1. Personal Information
This section covers all your basic details. Be sure to include your name, date of birth and age, sex, nationality, and hometown. You should also list your religion, marital status, and both your permanent and current addresses. Make sure to provide your institutional email address and phone number. Finally, list your web presence with links to your professional profiles, such as your Google Scholar, ResearchGate, or ORCID profiles.2. Educational and Professional Background
This section should list all your completed and ongoing education. Use a clear format that includes the institution, program of study, and the period of attendance.- Example:
- UCC, M.Ed/MPhil (Administration in Higher Education), 2010-2014
3. Educational and Professional Qualification
This section is similar to the one above but focuses on the qualifications you've been awarded. List the institution, the qualification received, and the date it was awarded.- Example:
- UCC, M.Ed/MPhil (Administration in Higher Education), 2014
4. Employment History
Starting with your most recent position, list your work history. For each entry, include the dates, your rank, and your position.5. Leadership and Administrative Positions
If you've held any leadership or administrative roles, list them here with the corresponding dates.6. Research Interest/Areas of Specialization
Clearly state your research interests and areas of specialization. This helps the review committee quickly understand your academic focus.7. Achievements/Awards/Grants
Document any significant achievements, awards, or grants you've received, including scholarships or post-doctoral studies. Include the dates for each item.8. Workshops/Conferences/Seminars Attended
List any relevant workshops, conferences, or seminars you've attended. For each one, note the dates, location, and your role (e.g., presenter, attendee, panelist).9. Teaching Experiences/Courses Taught
Provide a detailed list of your teaching experience and the courses you have taught.10. Publications
This is a critical section for an academic CV. Organize your publications into the following categories:- Refereed Journal Articles
- Books, Technical Reports, Research Projects, Book Chapters, Modules
- Conference Proceedings
11. Committee/Board Engagements
List any committees or boards you've served on. For each, specify the name of the committee, your role, and the dates of your service.12. Supervision
Include details on both undergraduate and postgraduate students you have supervised, indicating whether the supervision is completed or ongoing.13. Official Mentoring Role
If you have held any official mentoring roles, list them here.14. Community Service
Document any community service you have been involved in, including the name of the service, dates, and location.15. Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
List the professional bodies and associations you are a member of, along with the date you joined.16. Hobbies/Interests (Optional)
This section is optional, but it can provide some insight into your personality outside of academia.17. Referees
Provide the contact information for a maximum of three referees who can speak to your professional and academic abilities.18. Date of CV
Finally, be sure to include the date your CV was last updated.
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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR ACADEMIC STAFF
1. Personal Information
a. Name of staff: [Full Name]
b. Date of birth and age: [DD/MM/YYYY], [Age]
c. Sex: [Male/Female/Other]
d. Nationality and Hometown: [Nationality], [Hometown]
e. Religion: [Religion]
f. Marital status: [Single/Married/Divorced/Widowed]
g. Permanent address: [Full Address]
Current address: [College/Faculty/School/Department, University Name]
h. Institutional email/other contacts: [Email], [Phone Number(s)]
i. Web presence:
- University web directory: [Link]
- Google Scholar: [Link]
- ResearchGate: [Link]
- ORCID: [Link]
- Others: [Specify]
2. Educational and Professional Background (Completed and Ongoing)
| Institution(s) attended | Programme(s) | Period of Education |
|---|---|---|
| e.g., UCC | M.Ed/MPhil (Admin. in Higher Edu) | 2010-2014 |
| [Your Institution] | [Your Programme] | [Start Year-End Year] |
3. Educational and Professional Qualifications
| Institution(s) attended | Qualification(s) | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| e.g., UCC | M.Ed/MPhil | 2014 |
| [Your Institution] | [Your Qualification] | [Year] |
4. Employment History (Most recent first)
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[Year–Present] Rank/Position, [Institution/Department]
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[Year–Year] Rank/Position, [Institution/Department]
5. Leadership and Administrative Positions Held
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[Position], [Institution/Department] ([Year–Year])
6. Research Interest/Areas of Specialization
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[Research Area 1]
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[Research Area 2]
7. Achievements/Awards/Grants
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[Award/Grant Name], [Institution/Organization] ([Year])
8. Workshops/Conferences/Seminars Attended
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[Event Name], [Role (e.g., Participant/Speaker)], [Location], [Year]
9. Teaching Experience/Courses Taught
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[Course Code & Name], [Institution], [Year(s)]
10. Publications
i. Refereed Journal Articles
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[Author(s)] ([Year]). "Title." Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages. DOI/Link.
ii. Books, Reports, Book Chapters, etc.
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[Author(s)] ([Year]). Title. Publisher.
iii. Conference Proceedings
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[Author(s)] ([Year]). "Title." Conference Name, Location.
11. Committee/Board Engagements
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[Committee Name], [Role], [Year(s)]
12. Supervision
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Undergraduate: [Number] completed, [Number] ongoing
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Postgraduate: [Number] completed, [Number] ongoing
13. Official Mentoring Role
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[Mentee Name/Role], [Duration]
14. Community Service
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[Service/Activity], [Organization], [Year(s)]
15. Membership of Professional Bodies
a. Professional Body: [Name], [Year Joined] b. Association: [Name], [Year Joined]
16. Hobbies/Interests (Optional)
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[Hobby 1], [Hobby 2]
17. Referees (Max 3)
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[Name], [Position], [Institution], [Email], [Phone]
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[Name], [Position], [Institution], [Email], [Phone]
18. Date of CV
[DD/MM/YYYY]