Graduate Resources
Our goal is to provide a supportive community for all graduate and professional students. If you have questions that are specific to your program, please ask your program administrator.
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Graduate and PhD Resources
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We provide a myriad of academic resources to help ensure your success.
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If you’re a student instructor, we offer specific resources to help you meet your goals and responsibilities, from your first day of class through the job search.
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You can take advantage of exciting and rewarding research, both while you’re at Pitt and afterward.
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We’re committed to equipping you for a successful career through a number of tools, resources, and other forms of support.
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Our programs and initiatives are designed to support you within a strong graduate and professional student community.
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From health insurance to programs focused on your physical and mental wellness, we encourage all students to be strong in both mind and body.
Doctoral Resources
The academic job search can be overwhelming. We offer these resources to help you understand the process and prepare for each step along the way. Your dissertation chair and committee members can provide more specific information tailored to your interests and specialties.
Understanding the academic job market
- The Chronicle of Higher Education has an entire section dedicated to individuals who are entering the market for the first time, including information on applying for positions, interviewing, and negotiating offers.
- The American Political Science Association (APSA) has a collection of articles on careers, jobs, and networking pulled from three of its journals: American Political Science Review, Perspectives on Politics, and PS: Political Science & Politics.
Where to find job listings
While this list is far from exclusive, these resources are a good place to begin your search: