We encourage you to explore this resource collection, which will continue to grow as we identify new resources to share. These resources are focused on career exploration and professional development for students and program innovation for faculty.
Resources for Students
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Brandeis University's Dr. Jonathan Anjaria spearheaded a webinar series for GSAS students on various professional development topics during 2020-2021 academic year. Webinar presenters all received an advanced degree in the humanities or social sciences in the past ten years, and were currently working outside of academia doing work they find fulfilling.
view webinar recordings
The GSAS Office of Professional Development is a resource for all GSAS graduate students. Career Development staff are available to meet with students individually and/or connect students with valuable career and professional development resources. Check out the Alumni Spotlights to learn more about career paths of GSAS alumni working in diverse industries.
Applying for an internship or preparing for careers outside of academia? Watch the Center's video on how to convert a CV to a resumé.
ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences.
ImaginePhD allows users to:
- assess their career-related skills, interests, and values
- explore careers paths appropriate to their disciplines
- create self-defined goals
- map out next steps for career and professional development success
Beyond the Professoriate provides career education and professional development for PhDs in order to build impactful careers and engaged lives, wherever smart people are needed.
The Professor Is In is a a career-resource curated by Karen L. Kelsy, PhD, a former tenured professor.
Beyond Academia is a non-profit organization run by a for graduate students that supports exploration of diverse career paths.
Handshake is your one-stop-shop for accessing career information, job and internship postings, events and more. With Handshake you can:
- Sign up for alerts based on interests, program
- Make an appointment with a GSAS Career Center Career Coach to discuss career options
- View career resources and upcoming virtual events
- Find job and internship opportunities
Log In to Handshake
The Brandeis GSAS group on LinkedIn is for alumni, students, faculty, and staff to inspire networking, share job and internship opportunities, build professional relationships, share career resources, and discuss other career related topics.
Connect with the Brandeis GSAS LinkedIn Group
Professional associations are great resources for discipline-specific networking, career and professional development, and other resources. Links to the professional associations for the Mellon-affiliated programs are listed below, as well as links to particular professional development resources and initiatives where relevant.
Resources for Faculty
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation produces research reports of interest to higher learning in the humanities. Of particular interest is the Mellon's 2016 report on Doctoral Education Reform, which provides helpful background and context on reform initiatives from 1990 to 2015.
Read the 2016 Report (PDF)
Humanities for All, a National Humanities Alliance Foundation initiative, showcases public humanities projects and programs from around the country.
Inside Higher Ed's Carpe Careers addresses all things career in higher education and is a great place to catch up on current conversations in higher education and professional development.
Tomorrow's Professor posted content related to teaching and learning that was organized by category:
- Tomorrow's Academy
- Tomorrow's Graduate Students and Postdocs
- Tomorrow's Academic Careers
- Tomorrow's Teaching and Learning
- Tomorrow's Research
Visit the site to learn more about this resource and explore posts by topic.
Related Programs and Initiatives
Below is a list of current and past programs and initiatives at other institutions that are also addressing professional development innovations within humanities and humanistic social science doctoral programs.
