<p>California State University, Chico FAAF Sample Document D</p><p>[Date]</p><p>[Name] [Street Address] [City State Zip]</p><p>Dear [insert name]:</p><p>The Department of [insert name of department] at California State University, Chico is pleased to announce the availability of tenure-track faculty position for [insert semester of appointment]. The enclosed vacancy announcement describes the nature of the appointment and the qualifications of a successful candidate. </p><p>Since you are listed in a doctoral directory, we are writing to you to determine your interest in applying for this position. California State University, Chico offers faculty the following: 1) the availability of tenure-track positions at a time when many higher education institutions are experiencing retrenchments; 2) a mid-size, high quality university noted for its friendly, cooperative, and diverse student body; 3) a faculty and administration committed to meeting the challenge of education reform through established ad hoc committees charged with the development of innovative and timely undergraduate and graduate programs, including initiatives in multiculturalism; 4) the opportunity to teach and be engaged in scholarship in one’s area of interest; and, 5) a beautiful campus with strong town-gown links.</p><p>As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a crosscultural learning environment.</p><p>As you apply for various positions, please consider California State University, Chico. We are seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact me at (530) [phone number of department].</p><p>Thank you for taking the time to consider applying for this position, and good luck in your search.</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>[name of the Search Committee Chair] Chair, Search Committee</p><p>Revised 10/2012</p>