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 HYPERLINK "" or Megan Gregory at gregoryme@umystem.edu or 573-884-2350. 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 . The 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 the person is a retiree who is being rehired into the same department within 90 days of their retirement dateOr if they currently work in the department] University policy HR 504, ? states?that a candidate for a University position must successfully pass a background check which may include, but not be limited to, criminal history, verifications of employment and education history, and exclusion and debarment list checks.? This offer is therefore conditioned on you passing the University’s background check. Based on the results of the background check, this offer may be rescinded.? After you accept our offer you will need to initiate a background check by completing the instructions in the attached Background Check Candidate Instruction Letter. Go to that website to authorize the background check and provide your personal information, e.g. date of birth and social security number. You may not begin employment with the University of Missouri until Human Resource Services receives an acceptable 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] 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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