When you start the process of looking for job opportunities, you will probably read through lots of job advertisements. You can review some of the key differences of cover letters for faculty positions here.
Also, it is important to know that there are some differences between cover letters written for faculty positions and those written for non-faculty positions. To find out more about the structure of the cover letter, you can see some examples here. While your resume briefly states your skills, knowledge, experience, and (most importantly) what you have achieved using your abilities, the cover letter gives you an opportunity to create a narrative that shows the path you have taken in your career or education, emphasizing the skills you’ve used along the way, and explaining why the position you are applying to is the next desirable step on this path. You will likely have several drafts before you come up with a final version that clearly articulates your skills and your understanding of the employer and the job requirements. Like all your job application materials, it may take time and focus to write your cover letters well. First impressions count, and so getting your cover letter right is a critical step in your job application process. The cover letter is often the first impression that a prospective employer will have of you, especially if they do not know you, or have not heard about you from their network of contacts. The purpose of a cover letter is to quickly summarize why you are applying to an organization or for a particular position, and what skills and knowledge you bring that make you the most suitable candidate for that position. Sometimes called a “letter of intent” or “letter of interest”, a cover letter is an introduction to the rest of your job application materials (e.g., resume/CV, research statement, teaching philosophy, writing samples, etc.).
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