Academic CV Examples (Professor & Lecturer)
A university lecturer or professor delivers lectures, seminars and tutorials, supervises student research and carries out research that is published in peer-reviewed journals, and an academic CV is how they apply for each post. A professor CV should prove skills such as lecturing, seminars and tutorials, curriculum design and module leadership, and research methods with numbers from your own work. Below are three samples, graduate to senior, with summaries, bullets and skills.
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Academic CV examples by experience level
All three samples are illustrative: the people, employers and every figure are made up.
Graduate sample
Dr Aisha Rahman
PhD (Computer Science) · 5 peer-reviewed papers · 2 years of seminar teaching · Leeds
Leeds, UK · 07700 900123 · aisha.rahman@example.com · ORCID iD and Google Scholar profile linked
Profile
- Computer scientist with a new PhD, five peer-reviewed papers and two years of seminar teaching, applying for a lectureship in machine learning. Taught 4 undergraduate seminar groups of 20 students with an average module feedback score of 4.5 out of 5.
Education
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Leeds · 2025 · Thesis: crop disease detection from low-cost phone images
- MSc Data Science (Distinction), University of Sheffield · 2021
- BSc Computer Science (First), University of Leicester · 2020
Teaching experience
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Computing, University of Leeds · 2022 – 2025 · Ran seminars and labs for 80 students a term across 2 modules; marked about 150 coursework scripts a year; supervised 6 final-year projects.
Research projects
- Doctoral researcher on a 3-year project funded by the university's research scholarship (£55,000 stipend and fees) · built a labelled dataset of 12,000 leaf images with a partner farm network.
Publications
- 5 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers (2 as first author); full list in appendix
Indicators of esteem
- Best paper award, regional machine learning workshop · 2024
- Reviewer for 2 journals · Member, British Computer Society
Referees
- Available on request: PhD supervisor and one other academic referee
Mid-level sample
Dr Thomas Whitfield
Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering · 12 years · £1.1 million in research funding · 3 PhDs supervised
Sheffield, UK · 07700 900456 · thomas.whitfield@example.com · scholar profile linked
Profile
- Senior lecturer with twelve years in engineering teaching and research on additive manufacturing. Won £1.1 million in research funding as lead or co-investigator, supervised 3 PhDs to completion and published 34 peer-reviewed papers.
Employment
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sheffield · 2019 – present · Lead a 120-student second-year module and the final-year project module; lead a research group of 6; admissions tutor for the MEng programme.
- Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bradford · 2014 – 2019 · Taught 5 modules; set up an industry project scheme with 12 companies placing 40 students a year on live projects.
Teaching experience and supervision
- Module leader for 3 modules; supervised 3 PhD students to completion and 12 MSc dissertations; Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (2016).
Research projects
- Principal Investigator, lightweight lattice structures for aerospace parts · funder: research council · £420,000 · 2021 – 2024
- Co-Investigator, industry partnership on metal 3D printing · funder: industry partners · £680,000 · 2018 – 2022
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham · 2013
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (First), University of Bath · 2009
Publications and esteem
- 34 peer-reviewed papers, h-index 14 (Google Scholar) · Associate editor of one journal · Invited keynote, national manufacturing conference · 2023
Senior sample
Professor Fiona MacLeod
Professor of Economics · Head of Department · 22 years · 14 PhDs supervised · £2.4 million in funded projects
Edinburgh, UK · 0131 496 0123 · fiona.macleod@example.com · scholar profile linked
Profile
- Professor of development economics with twenty-two years in teaching and research, head of a 28-staff department. Supervised 14 PhDs to completion, led £2.4 million of funded projects and built a new MSc with 60 students in its first year.
Employment
- Professor and Head of Department, School of Economics, University of Edinburgh · 2018 – present · Lead 28 academic staff and 4 professional services staff; set up an MSc in Development Economics with 60 students in year one; manage a departmental budget and annual workload model.
- Reader, then Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow · 2008 – 2018 · Taught undergraduate and postgraduate modules; directed the postgraduate research programme for 5 years.
Teaching and supervision
- Taught 8 modules across 22 years; 14 PhD students supervised to completion; external examiner for 5 doctorates and 2 universities' programmes.
Research funding
- Principal Investigator, 3 projects on household finance · funders: research council and charitable trusts · £2.4 million in total · 2010 – 2024
Publications and esteem
- 60 peer-reviewed papers and 2 books · Editor of a field journal · Fellow of a learned society · Keynote speaker at 6 international conferences
Education
- PhD in Economics, London School of Economics · 2001
- MSc Economics, University of Warwick · 1997
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What does a professor do?
In the UK the work runs across universities, further education colleges and research institutes, and the role also covers assessment, administration and support for students. Contracted hours are around 35 a week, but the real week is longer, with evenings and weekends for marking, supervision and research.
Professor duties to put on a CV
- Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials, in person and online.
- Design and develop inclusive, student-centred curricula and learning materials.
- Assess student work and give feedback.
- Supervise student research projects, dissertations and doctoral theses.
- Conduct individual and collaborative research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Carry out administrative duties such as admissions, committees and programme management.
- Give students pastoral support and take part in open days and outreach.
Professor CV format and template
- Tailor the CV to each university and say whether the post leans towards teaching or research; generic CVs rarely impress (jobs.ac.uk).
- Length is "as long as it needs to be"; follow any page limit in the advert, and open with a short profile of your key achievements (jobs.ac.uk).
- List research projects with title, funder, amount and your role, and put publications and esteem (awards, fellowships, keynotes) in their own sections (jobs.ac.uk).
- A UK academic CV does not usually include references unless asked; unfunded proposals and school qualifications are normally left out (jobs.ac.uk).
The section order and what goes in each are on the how to write a resume guide; the resume format guide covers every format by type and country.
Summary examples by level
- Graduate: Computer scientist with a new PhD, five peer-reviewed papers and two years of seminar teaching to 80 students a term, applying for a lectureship in machine learning.
- Mid-level: Senior lecturer with twelve years in mechanical engineering, £1.1 million in research funding, 34 papers and three PhDs supervised, who leads a 120-student module.
- Senior: Professor and head of economics with twenty-two years' experience, 14 PhDs supervised and £2.4 million of funded projects, who built a 60-student MSc.
Work experience bullet points
- Won £1.1 million in research funding as principal or co-investigator over five years.
- Supervised 3 PhD students to completion and 12 MSc dissertations.
- Published 34 peer-reviewed papers with an h-index of 14.
- Taught seminars and labs to 80 students a term with an average module feedback of 4.5 out of 5.
- Led a 120-student second-year module and raised the pass rate from 84% to 92%.
- Set up an MSc programme with 60 students, fully enrolled in its first year.
- Built an industry project scheme with 12 companies, placing 40 students a year on live projects.
- Managed a department of 28 staff and its annual workload model.
Key skills to list
Hard skills: Lecturing, seminars and tutorials, Curriculum design and module leadership, Research methods, Research funding applications, PhD and dissertation supervision, Peer-reviewed publishing, Assessment and moderation, Virtual learning environments and online teaching, Data analysis tools for your field, Conference presentations.
Soft skills: Mentoring students, Clear communication, Collaboration across departments, Written accuracy, Time management across teaching and research.
Writing the letter too? See the professor cover letter example.
Education and certifications
- A strong degree in a relevant subject is essential, and for almost all academic disciplines you also need a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level qualification (Prospects).
- In some vocational subjects, several years of professional experience with relevant qualifications may substitute for a PhD (Prospects).
- A teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education is increasingly common (Prospects). List university qualifications only; school qualifications are normally left out (jobs.ac.uk).
Applying for professor jobs in India
- In India, show UGC-NET/SET or PhD status on the first line; selection committees check it first.
- Keep an API or academic performance score table ready; many universities ask for it with the application form.
- Mention NAAC, NBA and NIRF work; colleges value it highly.
- Add ORCID and Google Scholar links and list Scopus or Web of Science indexing for each paper.
Sources
Checked on 5 October 2026.
- Prospects: Higher education lecturer job profile (responsibilities, qualifications, working hours)
- jobs.ac.uk Career Advice: Academic CV guidelines (sections, length, what to leave out)
- jobs.ac.uk Career Advice: Academic CV template (headings and what goes under each)
- jobs.ac.uk Career Advice: How to write an academic CV (tailoring and written standard)
What should an academic CV include?
Education, employment, teaching and supervision, research projects with funder and amount, publications, and indicators of esteem such as awards and keynotes. Start with a short profile of your key achievements, and tailor the order to a teaching or research post.
Where can I find academic CV examples for UK jobs?
The three academic CV examples on this page follow UK layouts for a PhD graduate, a senior lecturer and a professor. For UK jobs, copy the headings and the habit of giving funder, amount and role, then replace the figures with your own record.
Is there an academic CV template I can follow?
Yes. A standard academic CV template runs: contact details, short profile, education, employment, teaching and supervision, research projects, publications, esteem, then referees if asked. Jobs.ac.uk also lists optional sections such as administration and professional memberships.
Is a resume for a professor different from an academic CV?
In the UK the same document is called a CV, so a resume for a professor and an academic CV mean the same thing. It is longer than a normal CV, often several pages, with full publication and funding lists.
How long should an academic CV be?
As long as it needs to be, according to jobs.ac.uk, which gives about five pages as a typical length. Follow any page limit in the advert and put the most recent and most important items first under each heading.
In the US, what is a curriculum vitae, and what format does a graduate school CV use?
A curriculum vitae is a full record of your education, research, teaching, publications and awards. In the US the curriculum vitae format for graduate school puts education first, then research experience, publications and presentations, teaching and honors. A curriculum vitae example for a first application is usually short, often two or three pages.
In the US, is a resume for graduate school different from an academic CV?
Yes, in length and emphasis. A graduate school resume is one or two pages and leads with education, research and lab skills. A full academic CV adds publications, grants and teaching, and grows with your career. Use the one the program asks for; CV examples for grad school usually show a short academic CV.
Do I need a PhD to be a lecturer?
For almost all academic disciplines, yes: Prospects says you also need a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level qualification. Some vocational subjects accept years of professional experience instead, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education is increasingly common.