# Academic Cv Builder

Format CVs for academic positions with publications, grants, and teaching

- Repository: https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills (2987 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-06-19
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill academic-cv-builder -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill academic-cv-builder -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill academic-cv-builder -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills --skill academic-cv-builder -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Format CVs for academic positions with publications, grants, and teaching

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# 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

The rest: https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills/blob/HEAD/skills/academic-cv-builder/SKILL.md