Associate Professor Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the past decade shaping undergraduate and honours programs while advancing a research agenda in my field. In my current role I oversee curriculum development and supervise postgraduate projects, and I have found that careful course design and targeted mentoring can significantly improve student outcomes. I’m interested in [Company Name] because your department focuses on applied research and robust teaching practice, areas where I can contribute immediately using my experience with course revisions and assessment improvements. My background aligns with lecturing, advising and committee work. I have led larger tutorials, prepared and marked essays and exams, and contributed to accreditation discussions. I routinely compile bibliographies for reading lists and coordinate the supervision of honours students, with a steady record of collaborating with colleagues on departmental initiatives and research methodology training. I’ve also participated in curriculum planning and professional boards, bringing a practical perspective to academic governance. A practical example from my recent work illustrates this: I redesigned a capstone subject to align with industry needs and student skill development, implemented new assessment rubrics and feedback loops, and helped a cohort of honours students publish two conference papers. The changes led to clearer expectations and a more consistent marking standard across markers, and significantly improved student engagement in practical applied research. I’m available for discussion about how my background could fit your goals for the role at [Company Name]. I can arrange a time to talk next week if that suits. Kind regards, [Your Name]