sympathy By Tee

I think you should let your administration know that you are still interested in the position if it should become available. Don't even mention the person currently in the position; just say you're sorry that you missed out on the opportunity last year and that you want them to keep you in mind for the future. You probably can't change long-standing policy (about removing people), but at least you can keep your name in their minds.

For all you know, he could hate the position and be planning to leave. (Okay, you can always hope, right?)

Just curious: Did you post to this board about this issue last spring? Your story sounds vaguely familiar.