UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI



DATE[Faculty Name][Address Line 1]Dear [Faculty Name]:On behalf of [department], I am pleased to offer you the position of [Full University Title]. Details of the offer are outlined briefly below:Title:Compensation: $xxxx.xx monthFTE:Benefit Status: Non benefit eligibleInitial Appointment Period:Tenure Status: Not Eligible for TenureType: Unranked, Non-Regular Faculty [Choose one of the following paragraphs][This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University. Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.]OR[This appointment is intended to be a [ x] year non-renewable appointment which will end on [date]].Description of Job Duties: ********As a condition of employment, an employee may be asked to provide the university their phone number and be available for calls from the University.? In this circumstance, it is understood that the employee’s compensation is sufficient to cover the cost of the phone/service.? There is no reimbursement for business use.?This position is not eligible for University benefits. However, individuals in non-benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in a variety of Voluntary Retirement Plans. For information about these plans, please visit the retirement website at or contact the UM System Office of Human Resources at 573-882-2146.? On or before your first day of employment, you must make a decision regarding participation in the irrevocable 403(b) plan. Unlike other deferral options, once you have made this election it cannot be stopped or modified during your employment with the University. *If you have previously been employed in any capacity with the University of Missouri, please contact UM System Office of Human Resources Retirement Department to determine eligibility to enroll in the irrevocable plan. If you were previously employed with the University of Missouri and participated in the irrevocable 403(b) plan, your election will be reinstated upon rehire. Contact retirement@umsystem.edu with questions. This appointment is subject to all the rules, orders, and regulations of the Board of Curators. The faculty handbook can be found online at Faculty Bylaws and Academic Tenure Regulations are also online at . [REMOVE the paragraph re: transcripts if the person is a retiree who is being rehired into the same department within 90 days of their retirement date] The University also requires that we obtain a copy of your higher education transcripts if you are new to the university.? If you have not already done so, please submit an official copy of your transcript to [INSERT name of individual who should receive the transcript, along with a mailing address and/or email address].? Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree(s).[REMOVE the 2 paragraphs re: CBCs if promotion in same department or transfer from other department, and not currently in student title.] This offer, like all offers from the University, is contingent upon satisfactory reference reports and a successful background check.? You will receive an e-mail from Sterling, our background check vendor, to begin the background check process. It will contain the link to a secure website, where you will need to create a login and password.? Go to that website to authorize the background check and provide your personal information, e.g. date of birth and social security number, as soon as possible.?For additional information related to this check, please see policy HR 504, which is located in the Human Resources Policy Manual available at University is currently experiencing delays in the background check process as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.? If the University is unable to complete this process prior to your start date, you may be permitted to begin work, but this offer and your continued employment remain contingent upon successful completion of a background check.? The University is not responsible for any financial costs you may incur if you begin work but cannot continue employment for reasons related your background check.[REMOVE the 2 paragraphs re: onboarding if the person is being hired into a concurrent job (i.e., they have an existing, active appointment as of the effective date of hire.][INCLUDE the 2 paragraphs re: onboarding for (1) rehired retirees whose rehire date is on or after the effective date of retirement, (2) new hires or (3) rehires who do not have a current active appointment as of the effective date of hire] This offer is contingent on you providing proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to complete some hiring documents on-line, before beginning employment. You will receive an email with specific instructions shortly. The subject line will be University of Missouri New Employee Information.On or before your first day of employment, please bring proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States to the office of Human Resource Services. This information is required for I-9 purposes. For a complete list of eligible documents see . Failure to do so may result in a delay in your pay. This letter constitutes the full terms of our employment offer and supersedes all other representations, either written or oral, which may have been made to you. The faculty and I are very enthusiastic about having you as a colleague in our group. I believe you will be a great addition to the department and I look forward to working with you. We are confident that you will be able to achieve your professional and personal goals here at MU. ______________________________ ______________________________[Name][Date][Name][Date][Dean][Chair]________________________________[Name] [Date]I accept the offer on the specified terms. I understand that my employment is subject to the rules, orders and regulations of the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri. ................
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