October 15, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Join us for our fall Virtual Career Fair

For current and future higher-education leaders working in any part of campus and at any career stage.

Register

Complete your registration and upload your resume today. Participating employers will have access to candidate profiles to view and request interviews.

Apply to jobs

Gain access to hundreds of active job openings across higher ed, apply in real time, and put your resume in front of key decision-makers.

Connect live

Chat live with employers and hiring managers about their job openings, learn about institutions’ work environment, and coordinate interviews via audio or video conference.

Past Employers
October 2025 Agenda
Join Expert-Led Sessions
12:05 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. ET Making the most of the Virtual Career Fair

with Tom Tobin

Join us for a kick-off session with author, speaker, and consultant Tom Tobin who joins The Chronicle’s Associate Publisher for Careers, Adrienne Olson for a discussion on optimizing your conference interactions, following virtual event etiquette, and making the most of the Virtual Career Fair and other professional events.

1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. ET Managing Multiple Job Searches

with Jennifer Furlong and Stacy Hartman

Co-authors of The Chronicle’s popular advice guide, How to get an Academic Job, Jennifer Furlong and Stacy Hartman, sit down with Liz McMillen, Contributing Editor, for a conversation about effectively conducting multiple job searches. Expect to learn how to pursue jobs simultaneously in academe and in industry and how to plan a timeline that gives you the best possible chance in multiple markets.

2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. ET Positively Stressed: Turning Pressure into Purpose

with Dr. Kimberly Quinn

Not all stress is bad—in fact, the right kind can fuel focus, creativity, and growth. In this interactive session, Dr. Kimberly Quinn, one of The Chronicle’s workshop facilitators, shares how to reframe stress as a tool for motivation and resilience. Learn how mindset shapes your stress response and leave with simple strategies to manage pressure in a way that supports well-being and career success.

3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. ET Strategic Connections: Building a Mentor Network

with Maria Wisdom

Alongside Liz McMillen, learn from Assistant Vice Provost for faculty advancement at Duke University, Maria Wisdom as she shares her experience and tactical tips for developing and maintaining a mentor network. You’ll leave this session with practical tools that you can utilize before, during, and after your job search.

All 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET Explore Booths & Resource Center

Chat live with employers and hiring managers from colleges across the country

Reserve Your Spot Early by Contacting a Sales Rep

Quality candidates

Access The Chronicle’s highly qualified and diverse candidate pool of leaders and aspiring leaders from across the country.

Brand elevation & exposure

Expose your institution to thousands of active and passive job seekers through our Virtual Career Fair and receive pre-event promotion on The Chronicle’s website and in the October 3rd print issue.

Job matching & resume database

As job seekers register, you will have access to candidate profiles and resume database, and be able to schedule interviews before the event (via text/chat, audio, or video).

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About Chronicle Careers

Chronicle Careers, a part of The Chronicle of Higher Education, is higher education’s go-to resource for navigating the academic work force. As the longest-running higher-ed job board, we offer exclusive job opportunities, expert career advice, professional-development programs, and actionable insights.

Whether you’re looking for your next role, seeking to hire top talent, or trying to advance in your career, The Chronicle connects you with the latest opportunities, resources, and talent in higher education.

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Frequently Asked questions

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At the virtual career fair, you can:
  • Visit employer booths in the Exhibit Hall to learn about open positions, institution work environment, and more.
  • Chat live with employers.
  • Save documents and videos from employers to review later.
  • View and apply to exciting job opportunities from leading institutions.
  • Join virtual sessions in the Auditorium for expert job search advice and to learn about professional development programs.
  • Watch Chronicle Festival on demand in the Auditorium.
After you register, your log-in details will be emailed to you. Use your log-in credentials to update your profile and upload a resume before the event, and use the same credentials to enter the virtual career fair on October 15, 2025.
You only need access to the internet to attend. There is nothing to download or install before the event.
You only need access to the internet to attend. There is nothing to download or install before the event.
Contact support at chronicle@getvfairs.io