Careers

Careers

Our Ph.D.'s hold tenured or tenure-track positions in a variety of literature departments at many colleges and universities both in the United States and abroad, including, in the U.S., Colorado College, Reed College, Rutgers University and Stanford University, and abroad, University College London, University of Paris, University of São Paolo, and Taiwan Normal University. Recent Ph.D.'s have earned positions at Indiana University and the University of Louisville, as well as jobs in consulting, software development, high school teaching, and established scholars among our alumni have published major books and articles, and contributed to the profession in, for example, the American Comparative Literature Association’s annual State of the Discipline Report. Please see our listing of Alums for further details.

Professional Advancement and Training for Humanities Scholars (PATHS)

PATHS is an NEH-funded initiative that prepares UChicago Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences to make an impact in the world. PATHS programs and resources help participants chart a course for their professional training toward careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.

Implemented by UChicagoGRAD, PATHS features workshops, internship opportunities, conversations with alumni, career advising, fellowship advising, writing advising, oral communications advising, and training in the public and digital humanities—all tailored to the needs of humanities Ph.D. students. Past programs have included a “Publishing in Popular Media Outlets” workshop, a “Digital Literacy for Humanists” mini course, and a “Career Conversation” with professionals working in academic publishing.

UChicagoGRAD is a dedicated resource for graduate students and postdocs to receive personalized, flexible training to compliment their academic pursuits--from fellowship and writing support, to career preparation andinternships, to training and public speaking and networking, at every stage of their  career. From resources that support timely degree completion to those which enhance professional development and help students translate their degrees into a variety of careers, UChicagoGRAD is a one-stop shop. Throughout the year, UChicagoGRAD offers programs and events for graduate students and postdocs that facilitate the exploration of a variety of industries and career paths. UChicagoGRAD provides graduate career services including one-on-one advising, experiential career exploration, and job search preparation. Courtney Wiersema is the primary career advisor aligned with the Humanities Division.

Career development depends upon making meaningful connections with others. Whether you want to learn about a career path, improve your job materials, or identify job openings, the best move is often to network with those already working in a given field. UChicagoGRAD offers resources and events that help you forge connections with alumni and employers. Meet with a career advisor to help you create a successful outreach strategy.

 

Career Factors: Abilities, skills, goals, relationships, values, interests