Department Chair Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the department chair position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and support for the department’s formal academic program for medical student and resident education, and recommends and supports faculty who serve as clerkship and program directors;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Motivator/mentor – Able to inspire all rank of staff
• Change agent – who is innovative, willing to take risks and has the creativity to reengineer existing practices and construct new ways of doing things
• Decisive leader – who combines a sense of equanimity with humor to sustain intense, productive and collaborative leadership effort
• Team player – and collaborator on multiple levels with leadership, faculty and staff
• Diversity – Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and an appreciation for its important contributions to excellence
• Achieves results– by using appropriate problem solving tools and techniques and aligns the culture in the process of obtaining results
• Successful administrative and leadership experience at an academic institution, such as a Department Chair, Division Chief/Section Head or Program Director
• Previous experience building or expanding a program, department or group within an organization

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the department chair position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic and artistic leadership of a vibrant and multifaceted department – overseeing policy, personnel, and budgetary matters.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience or training in accounting or bookkeeping
• Commitment to working with diverse student and community populations
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping in a university setting
• Experience with Banner/Ellucian systems
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student and community populations
• Commitment to develop a research focus both personally and with other faculty and students
• Knowledge of standard university policies and procedures
• Experience with accounting or bookkeeping in an academic setting

I am excited to be applying for the position of department chair. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic and administrative leadership to help actualize the vision of a multidisciplinary faculty and programs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated managerial and business acumen
• Administrative supervisory experience in an institution of higher education with a strong track record of program success in developing, sustaining, advancing instructional outcomes and evaluating programs
• A distinguished record of research, teaching, scholarly achievement, and service
• Demonstrated, successful track record in gaining support from constituencies outside the University, such as business and industry, state and federal agencies, and private foundations
• Experience in the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing processes
• Experience with distance learning technology
• Experience with distance learning course development.
  
• Teaching/administrative experience in a baccalaureate nursing or RN to BSN program

I would like to submit my application for the department chair opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for academic leadership in the areas of Design and Engineering within the School, and to play a leading role in this area within the Faculty, and across Imperial College.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment
• Will have established an independent and extramurally funded research program in the area of musculoskeletal sciences or engineering
• Will be an individual who can apply modern biomedical science and engineering concepts to the study of musculoskeletal sciences, outcomes and translational research
• Experience with managing budgets and financial affairs
• Evidence of commitment to student success
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills within a shared faculty governance structure
• Evidence of outstanding research credentials, excellence in teaching and a record of university and professional service
• Effective leadership and administrative skills in teaching, research, and public service

Please consider me for the department chair opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for academic leadership and select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Head of Academic Affairs (and, if selected as National Business Chair, to the Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Business and Management).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Medical Licensure in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio
• Demonstrated leadership experience including administrative experience and skills
• Proven background in faculty recruitment, mentoring and development
• A nationally distinguished record as an academieian, clinician and educator
• Demonstrate broad knowledge, awareness and industry experience in illustration and publishing practices in an international market
• Demonstrate knowledge of and engagement with industry worldwide, through exhibitions, publications, conference presentations, and professional networks
• Assists the USAFMS-DOA in the execution of his/her duties
• Ensures all USAFMS curriculum complies with all applicable DoD, Joint, Army, and Training Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulations and accreditation standards are complied with