Are you a PhD student or recent graduate? Need help finding a job? Interested in both academic and non-academic career pathways?
Get some advice on the job hunt at ICUA 2027. Apply Now!
The First Job Search: Identifying Opportunities in a Diversified Career Market @ ICUA 2027
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)
Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, NY, USA
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This session is for dissertation-stage graduate students and recent PhD graduates (within three years of completion) seeking their first post-graduation job. Panelists from academia and beyond will discuss strategies for identifying opportunities in today’s evolving job market, including tenure-track and contract academic roles, university staff positions, nonprofit and think tank careers, government jobs, and industry opportunities. The interactive session will also cover how to tailor application materials for positions across the public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors.
ELIGIBILITY
Dissertation-stage graduate students
Recent PhD graduates (within 3 years of completion)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To participate in The First Job Search, you must complete the online application by November 6, 2026. Your application will be reviewed by the UAA Executive Office, and you will receive a review decision by November 9, 2026 via email. All accepted workshop participants must register for the ICUA conference. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].