Guide To Successful Searches - First Level Review

SAMPLE REGRETS LETTER (1st Cut)

Dear    :

I want to provide you with an update on our search for an assistant professor. Our committee received 297 high quality applications. After a lengthy and difficult review, the committee has decided to focus on other candidates whose teaching and research interests more closely meet the needs of our department.

On behalf of our committee, I want to thank you for taking the time to express your interest in opportunities at the University of Arizona.

Sincerely,
October 1, 2004