Sample Regret Letters

SAMPLE REGRET LETTERS

Date:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Salutation:

Thank you for your letter of inquiry and supporting materials. We have ended a search in our Department for a tenure-track faculty member in the area of ______with a proven record of research in this area. We were successful and have hired a new tenure-track Assistant Professor starting ______.

Sincerely,

Name

Title

REGRET LETTER SAMPLE

Date:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Salutation:

Thank you for your interest in our faculty position.

Our selection committee has already met and has selected an individual who more closely matches our needs. The search is now closed.

Best of luck in your employment search, and again thanks so much for your interest in the University of Texas at Arlington.

Sincerely,

Name

Title

REGRET LETTER SAMPLE

(Use For Unsolicited Resume)

Date:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Salutation:

Your letter and resume addressed to the Dean of ______was referred to me for handling. I have read your credentials with great interest; unfortunately, we are not looking for additional faculty at this time.

Thank you for your interest in the University of Texas at Arlington.

Sincerely,

Name

Title

REGRET LETTER SAMPLE

Date:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Salutation:

Thank you for your interest in the Department of ______at the University of Texas at Arlington. The committee has reviewed the information that you have sent to us. It does not appear that your area of expertise meets with our current needs.

I wish you the best of success in your job search.

Very truly,

Name

Title

Sample Regret Letter for Interviewed Candidates:

{Date}

Dear:

It was a great pleasure to see you during your recent visit to The University of Texas at Arlington and your interview for the position of ______in the Department of______.

After an intensive and difficult review of a number of highly qualified semifinalists such as you, the Department has extended an offer to and gained acceptance of another candidate who meets the needs of the Department at this time.

We had a number of highly qualified applicants and I would like to congratulate you once again for being one of the finalists.

My colleagues and I sincerely appreciate your interest in The University of Texas at Arlington and its programs, which you have demonstrated through your candidacy for this position. We extend our best wishes for a successful and rewarding career.

Sincerely,