Academic Classic resume template
A centered serif layout with a fine masthead rule and italic section titles. Single-column formatting, standard headings and selectable text keep it ATS-friendly and easy to read. Free to download as an editable Word file.
Fictional sample: Alex Morgan, Senior Software Engineer. The download is editable in Word. No signup required.
Who Academic Classic suits
Academic Classic suits graduate students, researchers, lecturers and applicants to roles that ask for a CV rather than a resume. The centered serif masthead and italic section titles follow the conventions of academic documents.
Layout and typography
Academic Classic sets the page in Times New Roman with a centered name and contact line and balanced spacing that fits a typical two-page history comfortably. The sections run summary, experience, education, skills; you can reorder them in the editor before downloading.
Sections can be renamed and reordered to fit a CV: education first, then publications, teaching and grants. Keep the masthead rule and the italic titles; they are what make the document look at home beside other academic CVs.
Is Academic Classic ATS-friendly?
Yes. Like every HappiResume template it is a single column of real text with standard section headings, no tables, text boxes, columns or images, and a common font, so an applicant tracking system reads it in order and finds every keyword. The download is an editable Word file (.docx), the format most application forms ask for.
How to use this template
- Download the Word file and replace the sample with your own details, or upload your resume on the templates page to see it in this design.
- Paste the job description on the home page to score your resume against it for free and see which requirements it does not yet cover.
- Tailor the summary and the first role to the posting, then export the finished resume in Academic Classic from your account.