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
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.