How to Prepare for a Teaching-Track Academic Interview
You can’t control a lot of things about the application process—but you can control how well you prepare for the interview.
"The previous year, I’d applied to three teaching roles and secured interviews for two of them but unfortunately didn’t make the short list for either one. Based on my interview outcomes, I realized I needed a new preparation strategy to succeed in my job search.
I reached out for help from ... a career coach and leader at another institution.... In my final search year, I applied to around 40 positions, landed 12 Zoom interviews and eight short-list interviews, and received five offers: three permanent teaching roles and two three-year positions." [Learn from the experts!]
For the full article: https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/career-advice/carpe-careers/2026/02/23/how-prepare-teaching-track-interview-opinion
Modified on February 25, 2026