Sample Academic Solicitation Letter Template printable pdf download

SOLICITATION LETTER

SAMPLE #1

Appointment or Promotion for

Associate Professor or Full Professor

The Department of __________________ at the University of California, Irvine, is currently

considering Professor ___________ for [appointment as /promotion to the rank of][Associate

Professor/Professor] with tenure. For such [appointments/advancements], the University of

California requires letters of evaluation from experts in the field. I am asking if you would be

willing to serve this function. We hope you will provide us a letter about Professor

___________'s scholarly achievements. Our deadline is ________________.

We will be most grateful to receive your candid and specific evaluation. Testimonial summation

would be of less help to reviewers here. The primary criterion for this evaluation is the quality

and impact of research. To help us in this endeavor, please direct your comments to the

following considerations:

1. What are the main contributions of Professor

's work? How would you

___________

characterize their impact?

2. How do Professor

's accomplishments compare with those of other scholars in

___________

his/her field who are at about this level of seniority?

3. How would you rate the quality of the venues in which Professor's

work has

___________

appeared?

4. How would Professor

rate as a candidate for a similar position at your

___________

institution?

5. (If applicable) Can you provide any comments on Professor

's role in co-

___________

authored work, and on his/her independent productivity and creativity?

In addition, any information you can provide about Professor ___________'s performance as a

teacher, supervisor, or mentor of advanced students would be most helpful. Similarly, we would

appreciate any comments you might have on his/her service to the profession, of whatever kind.

We appreciate greatly your help in this assessment. We know that writing a detailed assessment

takes valuable time. But the University of California places great weight on peer review because

of its conviction that such a review is essential to maintaining the quality of its faculty.

I am enclosing Professor ___________'s vitae and bibliography. Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Enclosures

8/31/01

Council on Academic Personnel

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