Cover letter question

[admylin]

Can anyone help out - dh is writing an application for a lecturer position and the cover letter has to contain specifications about teaching ability. Dh is very good at explaining things - how can he put that over in his letter without just writing I can explain things!
Sometimes my brain just goes into Off modus (7 years at home with kids and living abroad for over 12 years has ruined my english language skills)

Dear Sirs,

I write regarding your vacancy for xx. blablabalbala

I have the ability to communicate well with others.

I await the favour of your reply

Yous faithfully

Mr Admylin

Quite difficuly to put in words. hmmm

Yes isn't it! We've got a good cover letter which already got him as far as an interview but we have to add some of the specifications asked for on thejob profile.
This is the opening:
"I would like to propose my candidature for the position of non-medical lecturer at ... university. It would be a challenge and a pleasure to join the group as I am keenly interested in doing further research in my field while teaching and supervising students. "

Then we have to go on and state how he meets the criteria by each individual point as on the job profile. Help me, he HAS TO get this job, it's our dream to get away from Germany and the crap school system for our kids sake.

well, the letter should obviously be well expressed to back his assertion. my standard phrase is "proven track record of effective communication at all levels". not sure what the equivalent is for lecturing. how about "effective communicator with students of all abilities, able to put across complex concepts in a simple and accessible way"?????

Thanks , that will do to start me off..!

you may need to put in that he is effective with communication TOOLS also: powerpoint, written literature
as well as ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE / EMPATHISE within different forums e.g. open lectures from podium, within smaller groups and as a one to one situation, whatever the situation warrants.
Also put the maximum / average AUDIENCE SIZE he addresses to show he is not afraid to speak in front of a crowd. were they receptive, was the message controversial/ argumentative i.e. was he able to CONVERT listeners/ participants?
Also address his STYLE: confident, articulate, ability to adapt tone to help convey a message

As a lecturer it would also be valuable for him to have a background in commercial business- they are always looking for articulate, competent lecturers to show off in front of potential funders to increase university funds. So, if he has any experience of that it would be a great advantage.

Hope this helps, and good luck
btw: education system in London is not much cop so don't move thinking it is so superior to Germany!

Thanks, great ideas. I can put all of that info down as he meets all those criteria points. The job is in Scotland so I hope the education system is OK there. I also wouldn't really like to move to London although we are in Berlin now, it isn't like a big city somehow.
I always thought the cover letter shouldn't be too long and the CV said everything. But this place seems to want along cover letter too. Do you think it should be in one of those presentation file/covers or is that not essential? We have to apply by post so no easy emails!

don't worry about presentation file. just make sure the paper is good quality.
also, scotlands education system is better than london.

Is it St Andrew's he's applying for?

This is for a university lecturer job. Can any one help me elaborate on this statement?

"I have worked in teams and find it easy to initiate collaboration with other institutes and laboratories giving me the occasion to achieve research and results in a wide spectrum of neurological disorders."

We have to put across that dh is really good at going to other institutes and persuading them to do joint projects etc.

In answer to hoxohoxohoxo, it is a position in Glasgow. Any experience of it?

NO, I don't know Glasgow.
In answer to the question below - why not just say that dh is effective at going to other institutes and persuading them to do joint projects and give examples.
No need for long sentences - just state the truth.

OK, thanks. So would you say keep it as short as possible? That is what I always thought but they seem to want a lot of info in one cover letter.