Workshops

Pedagogy fellows write on sticky notes on chart paper stuck to the wall during a meeting.

The Bok Center offers workshops to provide training and practice for PhD students and instructors, both new and experienced, on topics in teaching, learning, and communication.

In addition to the workshops hosted at the Bok Center, we are available to create custom workshops for your department or your department's pedagogy course and can tailor the workshop to the goals of your group.

Workshops @ Bok

The CV and Cover Letter Workshop
June 25, 2026
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10:30AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Online
Virtual
The academic CV and cover letter form the foundation of your job market applications—but what should they highlight, and how much should you tailor them to different institutions and positions? In this workshop, we will discuss how to organize and present...
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The Research Statement and Writing Sample Workshop
June 29, 2026
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10:30AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Online
Virtual
The Research Statement is a critical document for the job market, but what should it actually include? How much space should you give to different projects, and how can you make the statement compelling to your readers? In this workshop, we will discuss...
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The Research Statement and Writing Sample Workshop
July 2, 2026
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10:30AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Online
Virtual
The Research Statement is a critical document for the job market, but what should it actually include? How much space should you give to different projects, and how can you make the statement compelling to your readers? In this workshop, we will discuss...
An overhead image of hands writing on papers on a wooden table.

The Teaching Statement and Sample Syllabus Workshop
July 13, 2026
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10:30AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Online
Virtual
The Teaching Statement and Sample Syllabus are key components of a compelling teaching portfolio, offering search committees a concrete sense of what it is like to learn in your classroom. But how do you narrate your growth as a teacher, articulate your...
An overhead image of hands writing on papers on a wooden table.

The Teaching Statement and Sample Syllabus Workshop
July 16, 2026
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10:30AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Online
Virtual
The Teaching Statement and Sample Syllabus are key components of a compelling teaching portfolio, offering search committees a concrete sense of what it is like to learn in your classroom. But how do you narrate your growth as a teacher, articulate your...
An overhead image of hands writing on papers on a wooden table.

Request Custom Workshops

You can request tailored workshops for a department, a departmental pedagogy course, a course teaching staff, or your students. We can customize the message and the activities of the workshop to the particular needs of your group.

Please complete this form to request a custom workshop. If you have any questions about our workshops, please email bokcenter@fas.harvard.edu.