Academic Dean Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr. Schmidt,

I am writing to apply for the Academic Dean of Humanities at Marshall University. I am a higher education professional with a PhD in Higher Education Administration a Master of Arts in English and 10 years of experience working in a university setting.

In my current role as Department Head of English at Hanover College I manage the workings of an academic department of 12 professors lead staff meetings and handle budgetary issues. I am organized detail oriented and have excellent time management. In addition I hold supervisory experience and strong leadership skills. My academic and professional backgrounds have given me a host of knowledge regarding the fundamentals of higher education. I have been praised in the past for my diplomacy in handling stressful and delicate situations as well as for being able to take on multiple obligations with ease.

It would please me greatly to be given the opportunity to bring my unique skills and attributes to the Humanities Department of Marshall University as your next Academic Dean. I am quite sure you will find my credentials and references to be in order and that I would be a good fit for the Academic Dean position at your university. Please contact me at your convenience for an interview. I thank you for your consideration in advance.

Sincerely,

Dr. Josue Ortega