Build a Curriculum Vitae That Opens Doors Without Feeling Overwhelming
You’ve probably updated a résumé before.
But a Curriculum Vitae?
That’s a different animal entirely.
And for many adjunct professors, creating a strong CV feels confusing, outdated, or unnecessarily intimidating.
What do you include?
What do you leave out?
How far back should you go?
What do you leave out?
How far back should you go?
How do you make part-time teaching experience look credible and professional?
Most adjuncts were never actually taught how to build an academic CV that reflects the real value of what they bring to higher education.
Save Your Seat:
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 12 PM CST (1 PM ET, 10 AM PST)
Location: Zoom
Time: 12 PM CST (1 PM ET, 10 AM PST)
Location: Zoom
Creating an Effective Curriculum Vitae
In this practical, hands-on training, you’ll learn how to create a professional academic CV that clearly communicates your experience, strengths, and credibility—without spending hours staring at a blank document wondering what belongs where.
Whether you are:
- Applying for additional adjunct positions
- Seeking full-time faculty opportunities
- Expanding into consulting or speaking
- Updating an outdated CV
- Or building your very first academic CV…
…this lab will help you create a document that actually works for you instead of against you.
Inside This Lab, You’ll Learn:
What makes a Curriculum Vitae different from a résumé
(And why higher education treats them differently.)
The essential sections every adjunct CV should include
Without overcomplicating it.
How to organize teaching experience professionally
—even if you teach at multiple institutions.
What hiring committees actually look for
And how to present your experience clearly and strategically.
Common CV mistakes adjuncts make
That unintentionally weaken credibility.
How to make your experience look cohesive
Even if your career path has been unconventional.
Simple formatting and structure tips
That instantly make your CV feel more polished and professional.
This Lab Is Perfect For:
- Adjunct professors balancing full-time jobs and teaching
- New adjunct instructors creating their first CV
- Experienced adjuncts updating outdated materials
- Faculty applying for new teaching opportunities
- Professionals transitioning deeper into higher education
Save Your Seat:
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 12 PM CST (1 PM ET, 10 AM PST)
Location: Zoom
Time: 12 PM CST (1 PM ET, 10 AM PST)
Location: Zoom
About Your Host: Dr. Melissa Oden
Dr. Melissa Oden is a Public health practitioner, adjunct professor, and founder of The Adjunct Collective. For over a decade, Dr. Oden has worked at the intersection of systems, structure, and real-world outcomes. She knows firsthand what adjunct life looks like behind the scenes—and what it takes to make it sustainable. Her work focuses on helping adjunct professors take control of their workload, manage their time, and build smarter systems that actually work in real life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this live or recorded?
It’s live, and every registrant receives the replay.
Do I need to be an experienced instructor?
No. This is designed for adjuncts at any stage—from your first course to your fifteenth semester.
What if I can’t attend live?
Register anyway. You’ll get the replay.
Register anyway. You’ll get the replay.
Will this be salesy?
No. This is a teaching webinar. You’ll get real value.
No. This is a teaching webinar. You’ll get real value.
Reserve Your Spot
If your current CV feels outdated, incomplete, overwhelming—or nonexistent—this lab will help you finally create a professional academic document you can feel confident sending out.
Join us for this month’s Adjunct Learning Lab and start building a CV that reflects the expertise and experience you’ve worked hard to earn.
