Biology Assistant Professor Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for education and training research for fellows, residents, and students participating in the Department of Cancer Biology programs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Excellent communication, written and technology skill
• Post-doctoral experiences are preferred
• Interest and experience in topics such as polymer science, scalable nanomanufacturing, smart material structures, sensor systems, optics, micro-fluidics
• Excellent track record in scientific research, as evidenced by papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Organisational and managerial skills to interact and cooperate effectively with staff and students alike
• Some) experience in academic teaching and the willingness to follow courses to become a certified university grade teacher
• Develop, conduct and supervise high-quality academic research
• Teach general and specialist courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and inspire students through teaching and post-graduate supervision

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for faculty teaching General Biology courses; assist with grade processing and test analysis as needed; proctor make-up exams.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Broad training in animal behavior
• Research experience in animal behavior or related discipline
• Post-doctoral research experience in animal behavior
• Demonstrated effectiveness in college-level undergraduate teaching, possessing strong relational skills with students and colleagues
• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, physical limitations, class or religious identities and perspectives
• Commitment to providing an equitable, just, and inclusive learning environment for all students
• A commitment to equal opportunity
• Employment offer is contingent on a successful background check, including education verification

I would like to submit my application for the biology assistant professor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for expert-level scientific and bioinformatics expertise within the area(s) of biology and human disease addressed by the TAs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• PhD in vertebrate paleontology/paleobiology, or some related field
• Interested in undergraduate and graduate teaching, public outreach, and museum collections
• Brief Description of Research Accomplishments
• Statement of Research Objectives
• Statement of Museum Engagement
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service
• Curriculum Vitae (five pages maximum)
• Statement of Research with description of significant research accomplishments and future research plans (four pages maximum)

I would like to submit my application for the biology assistant professor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing associate development by maintaining knowledge of principles and methods for training, teaching and instruction.

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:

• Promise as an innovative and effective classroom instructor
• Commitment to engaging undergraduates in research experiences as part of their scholarship
• Previous teaching and course design experience at the undergraduate level
• Research Agenda
• Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts (unofficial photocopies acceptable)
• Modest research space and equipment will be made available based on synergy with existing faculty research programs
• The new faculty member will have the opportunity to participate in strong interdepartmental graduate training programs
• Experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology at the undergraduate level

I would like to submit my application for the biology assistant professor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for instruction in 200-level IB Honors courses (IB 270 “Evolution of Molecules and Cells”, and IB 271 “Organismal Biology”).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A documented record of high quality work in experimental biology and/or computational biology, willingness to participate in teaching and service at the University
• Proven excellence in research in computational biology and/or metabolic biology, as demonstrated by a record of significant, impactful and innovative publications
• Evidence of research and expertise at the interface between computation and metabolic biology
• An interest in establishing a research program at the confluence of biology, computation and mathematics/statistics
• Demonstrated evidence of having developed an independent research program
• Current research plans that have the potential to result in a program of high merit and impact as an Assistant Professor
• Contributions that have promoted equal opportunity for diverse students or colleagues
• Successfully completed courses in evolution/systematics/phylogenetics AND ecology