Keep in mind, the cover letter should not directly lift content from other supporting material. For example, if a job call also asks for a Teaching Statement or Philosophy, you should not feel ...

Your cover letter should translate how your experiences have developed both technical and non-technical skills necessary for the role. Provide evidence of the skills in action. Show, do not ...

Anybody can write "trustworthiness" or "adaptability" in their cover letter. To really grab the readers attention, you need to show not tell. That means you need to communicate concrete examples ...