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Letter to Send to Acknowledge Receipt of Letter of Application
Dear ______:
Your application for the position
of
has been received. We
appreciate your interest in Radford University and our department. You can
visit Radford University’s website at www.radford.edu and our
department’s web pages at www.radford.edu/~
for information about the University, our department, our programs,
and the community. In compliance with the Student Right-To-Know and Campus
Security Act, you may obtain a copy of our campus security report by
calling the Radford University Police Department at 540 831-5500.
We want you to be aware that, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Radford University hires only United States citizens, resident aliens, and non-resident aliens who are authorized to work. New employees will be required to present documents which verify identity and work eligibility.
The University is required to maintain records, for affirmative action purposes, on applicants for all positions. We request that you complete and return the enclosed data card. The card is addressed and postage-paid for your convenience. The completion of this form is voluntary on the part of the applicant.
We plan to conclude the search as soon as possible and will notify you as to what actions are taken at the earliest possible point in the search.
Sincerely,
______________
Chair, Search Committee or other title
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modified as appropriate
Letter to Send to All
Non-Finalists
Dear_____________:
The Search Committee for the position of ______________________in the Department of __________at Radford University is in the final stages of reviewing applicants. A large number of very well-qualified candidates applied for the position. I am sorry to inform you that the Search Committee has not included your name among the finalists. You should understand that this decision was based on the strength of the credentials of the other candidates, and should not be construed as a negative comment on your qualifications.
The Committee and I thank you for your expression of interest in Radford University. Best wishes in successfully fulfilling your career goals.
Sincerely,
_________________________
Chair, Search Committee or other title
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modified as appropriate
Letter for Suspended
Search
Dear_____________:
On behalf of the Search Committee for the Department of ________, I appreciate your interest in Radford University and the time you have taken to apply for the position of ___________. This letter is to inform you that the search for this position has been suspended. You will have to reapply if the position is readvertised.
We appreciate your interest in Radford University and wish you the best in your professional endeavors.
Sincerely,
_____________________
Chair, Search Committee or other title
Additional information can also be found in your recruitment guide.