Academic CV Builder

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the user:

• Is applying for academic positions (faculty, research, postdoc)
• Needs to create or update a curriculum vitae
• Wants to format publications, grants, and teaching experience
• Is in academia or transitioning to academic careers
• Mentions: "academic CV", "curriculum vitae", "faculty position", "research CV", "professor resume"

Core Capabilities

• Structure CVs for academic positions
• Format publications, presentations, and grants
• Organize teaching and research experience
• Include appropriate academic sections
• Tailor for different academic roles (tenure-track, postdoc, lecturer)
• Balance research, teaching, and service

Academic CV vs. Resume

Resume	Academic CV
1-2 pages	2-20+ pages (length increases with career)
Highlights relevant experience	Comprehensive record
Results-focused	Scholarship-focused
Industry keywords	Disciplinary expertise
Skills section prominent	Publications prominent
Education minimal	Education detailed

Standard Academic CV Sections

Typical Order

1. Contact Information
2. Education
3. Research/Academic Positions
4. Publications
5. Presentations
6. Grants & Funding
7. Teaching Experience
8. Mentoring
9. Service
10. Professional Memberships
11. Honors & Awards
12. References (or "Available upon request")

Section Order Varies By:

• Research position: Publications, grants, research experience first
• Teaching position: Teaching, course development first
• Administrative position: Leadership, service first

Section-by-Section Guide

1. Contact Information

FIRST MIDDLE LAST, Ph.D.
Department of [Field]
[University Name]
[Building, Room Number]
[City, State ZIP]

Email: email@university.edu
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Web: www.yoursite.edu
ORCID: 0000-0000-0000-0000

2. Education

Format: Degree, Field, Institution, Year

EDUCATION