academic-cv-builder

Format academic CV sections for faculty, research, and teaching applications.

Updated May 13, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/savindi-wijenayaka/cv-savindi-wijenayaka --skill academic-cv-builder-savindi-wijenayaka
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Skill: academic-cv-builder
Source: https://github.com/savindi-wijenayaka/cv-savindi-wijenayaka/tree/main/.agents/skills/academic-cv-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/savindi-wijenayaka/cv-savindi-wijenayaka --skill academic-cv-builder-savindi-wijenayaka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Academic job applications require CVs that are comprehensive, scholarship-focused, and formatted consistently across sections like publications, grants, and teaching, which is time-consuming to organize and easy to get wrong.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Academic CV section structuring: Orders and formats sections appropriate to the target role (tenure-track, postdoc, lecturer).
  • Publication, grant, and teaching formatting: Produces consistent layouts for peer-reviewed work, presentations, funding, and course history.
  • Tailoring and completeness checking: Ensures a balanced record across research, teaching, mentoring, service, and honors, with guidance on what to include or update.

Quick Start

Use the academic-cv-builder skill to draft an academic CV outline and properly formatted sections for an upcoming faculty or research application.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-cv-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I format an academic CV for a faculty application?

The builder structures an academic CV by organizing contact details, education, research positions, publications, grants, and teaching into a coherent layout. It tailors section ordering and emphasis for tenure-track, postdoc, lecturer, and research-scientist roles.

What sections should a postdoc curriculum vitae include?

A postdoc curriculum vitae should include contact information, education, research positions, publications, grants, and teaching experience. The builder ensures a balanced record across research, teaching, mentoring, service, and honors for scholarship-focused applications.

What is the best way to organize publications and grants on a research career CV?

Organizing publications and grants on a research career CV requires consistent layouts for peer-reviewed work, presentations, and funding. The builder produces standardized formatting across these sections to maintain a professional, scholarship-focused document.

Can I tailor curriculum vitae sections for different academic roles like lecturer or research scientist?

Yes, you can tailor curriculum vitae sections for different academic roles. The builder adjusts section emphasis and typical ordering based on the specific scenario, whether it is a lecturer, research scientist, postdoc, or tenure-track faculty application.

How do I check my academic CV for completeness before submitting a teaching application?

Check your academic CV for completeness by ensuring a balanced record across research, teaching, mentoring, service, and honors. The builder provides guidance on what to include or update for a comprehensive, scholarship-focused application.