SAMPLE OFFER LETTER: TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION CNS Updated June 2014 <Date> XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Dear <Candidate’s name>: We are pleased to offer you a tenure-track appointment to the faculty of the <Department of> at The University of Texas at Austin with the rank of Assistant Professor. Your appointment will be effective <date> with a nine-month academic rate of $ <amount>. For offers contingent on degree completion: In the event that you do not complete all Ph.D. requirements by August 18/December 31, 20XX, the appointment will be at the rank of Instructor, at a nine-month academic rate of $ . This appointment is subject to review and approval by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. All employees are subject to the provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and the Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Austin and to applicable state and federal laws. The salary figure above is subject to deductions required by state and federal law and, if permitted by law, other deductions that you may authorize. For appointments to be effective in the fall, include the following. Contingent on your being in residence we also will appoint you for the period August 18-31, 201X at your proposed nine-month academic rate. This appointment will allow time to prepare for assumption of your faculty duties (and attending the University-sponsored orientations on teaching and benefits, discussed below.) If applicable and modify to fit local circumstances. The <College/ Department/ Research Unit – designate as appropriate> will provide $ <amount> in start-up funds to assist you in setting up your research program. These funds can be used for equipment purchases, expendable supplies, staff salaries, travel, and operating expenses. In an effort to support your career, and the likelihood of securing tenure, you may use your start-up funding to pay <#> months of summer salary each for your first <#> years at the University. All start-up funds should be expended within five (5) years of the initial appointment unless requested in writing and authorized by the dean. If applicable and modify to fit local circumstances for STARS or additional START-UP. The College of Natural Sciences will provide $______ in equipment start-up funds to assist you in setting up your research program. These funds will be made available to you on <date> and can only be used for the purchase of research equipment and supplies (including computers) with a useful life of one (1) year or more. These start-up funds should be expended within two years unless permission for an extension is granted by the Provost via a request from the Dean. Include the following information on Renovation where relevant: You will be provided laboratory space as discussed during your visit as well as faculty and student office space. Renovations to these spaces will be performed as discussed during your visit. Include the following paragraph on Moving Expenses where relevant: The <College/School/Dept/ORU – designate as appropriate> will reimburse you for the actual expenses of moving your family and household goods on a documented basis [and for the reasonable expenses necessary for one or more trips to Austin for personal relocation purposes] up to a maximum of $<amount>. Expenses for moving household goods and personal effects may be paid as an out-of-pocket reimbursement or directly to the moving company. Expenses that meet the criteria set forth in IRS Publication 521 (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p521/index.html) are non-taxable. Please present receipts

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to <Dept Contact Name> in the departmental office for reimbursement. We can also assist you in accessing the relocation services offered by Human Resource Services. Please let <Dept Contact Name> know if you are interested in pursuing this option. Instructional assignments are determined by the department chair, and the normal teaching load for (research-active) Assistant Professors in the department is <state the normal teaching load for your dept>. During the first year of employment, you will receive an adjusted workload to allow time to develop instructional materials for courses you will teach. With the permission of the department chair, it is possible to maximize time devoted to quality teaching and time devoted to research and scholarly efforts within an academic year by requesting an adjusted teaching load across two semesters so that one is light and the other heavier. In addition, with approval of the department chair and dean, you may focus additional time on your research and scholarly efforts by paying all or part of your salary from external grant funds. The week before classes begin each August, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers the New Faculty Teaching, Learning, and Orientation Seminar. You will receive an invitation to attend this two-day event, which covers a broad range of topics designed to acquaint you with teaching at the University, provide you with a research orientation, information on University Benefits, and give you an opportunity to meet your new colleagues. If Starting at a time other than August 18th, Insert the following paragraph. The enclosures cover important information for new faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including an overview of retirement and other benefits. You will be entitled to all employee benefits authorized by the state legislature. Human Resource Services will provide you with full information on available University services and resources at the New Employee Welcome/Orientation, which you should attend as soon as possible upon your arrival. As a new employee you have 31 calendar days from the initial date of your appointment <insert expected start date, e.g., January 16, 201X> to enroll for insurance coverages. This offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment screening requirements. These include the following: (1) Completion of the I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form and provision of required documentation within three working days of the start date of your assignment. This documentation is required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act to verify employment eligibility to work in the United States and will be handled upon your arrival. (2) A background check as required by institutional policy for newly appointed faculty. For this purpose, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing the Background Check Administration system to provide the necessary information for conducting the background check. (3) Satisfaction of a credentialing requirement that is a criterion for institutional accreditation. Please complete and return the enclosed Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty form to the department for handling. We are enthusiastic about having you as a member of the faculty in the College of Natural Sciences and hope that the terms of this offer are satisfactory to you. Please indicate your acceptance of this appointment by signing the original of this letter and returning it to <Name>, Department Chair. The copy should be retained for your records. Should you have any questions concerning the offer you can contact <Department Chair Name and Phone>. Sincerely, <Name> Linda A. Hicke Department Chair Dean, College of Natural Sciences

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Enclosures: Attachment A for 2-9991-PM - Information for New Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Members HOP 2-2010 Academic Titles and Tenure HOP 2-2160 Recommendations Regarding Faculty Compensation, Faculty Promotion, Tenure, Renewal of Appointment, or Non renewal of Appointment Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty cc: Executive Vice President and Provost Gregory Fenves

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Janet Dukerich Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Shelley Payne

I accept this offer of appointment and attest that the credentials reflected in the curriculum vitae submitted with my application are correct: <Candidate’s Name> Date

SAMPLE OFFER LETTER: TENURED FACULTY POSITION CNS Updated June 2014 <Date> XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Dear <Candidate’s name>: We are pleased to offer you an appointment with tenure to the faculty of the <Department of> at The University of Texas at Austin, with the rank of <Associate Professor or Professor>. Your appointment will be effective <date>, with a nine-month academic rate of $<amount>. This appointment is subject to review and approval by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. All employees are subject to the provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and the Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Austin and to applicable state and federal laws. The salary figure above is subject to all deductions required by federal and state law and, if permitted by law, such other deductions as you may authorize. Include the following if the offer includes an appointment to an endowed chair/professorship as holder. The College of Natural Sciences has recommended to the Administration that you be appointed as the holder of the <name of endowed Chair/Professorship>, effective <August 18/January 16, 20XX>. The annual endowment payout will contribute <$amount> to your nine-month salary and/or provide an annual salary supplement of <$amount>. An additional $<insert amount if applicable> in discretionary funding will be available annually from the <name of endowed Chair/Professorship> and may be used, at the direction of the dean, for professional development and other support. The initial appointment will be for six years and will be renewable. Renewal will be determined every six years at the time of post-tenure review (Comprehensive Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty). This arrangement for periodic renewal provides for a regular check on the use of chairs for our premier faculty. It is our intention to renew your appointment as the <chair/professor> as long as you continue to perform your teaching and research activities at the level expected for this prestigious position. For appointments to be effective in the fall, include the following. Contingent on your being in residence at the beginning of Fall <year>, we also will appoint you for the period August 18-31, at your proposed nine-month academic rate. This appointment will allow time to prepare for assumption of your faculty duties (and attending the University-sponsored orientations on teaching and benefits, discussed below.) If applicable and modify to fit local circumstances. The <College/ Department/ Research Unit – designate as appropriate> will provide $<amount> in start-up funds to assist you in setting up your research program. These funds can be used for equipment purchases, expendable supplies, staff salaries, travel, and operating expenses. These funds should be expended within five (5) years of the initial appointment unless requested in writing and authorized by the dean. If applicable and modify to fit local circumstances for STARS or additional START-UP. The College of Natural Sciences will provide $______ in equipment start-up funds to assist you in setting up your research program. These funds will be made available to you on <date> and can only be used for the purchase of research equipment and supplies (including computers) with a useful life of one (1) year or more. These start-up funds should be expended within two years unless permission for an extension is granted by the Provost via a request from the Dean.

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Include the following information on Renovation where relevant: You will be provided laboratory space as discussed during your visit as well as faculty and student office space. Renovations to these spaces will be performed as discussed during your visit. Include the following information on Moving Expenses where relevant: The <College/School/Dept /ORU> will reimburse you for the actual expenses of moving your family and household goods on a documented basis and for the reasonable expenses necessary for one or more trips to Austin for personal relocation purposes up to a maximum of $<amount>. Expenses for moving household goods and personal effects may be paid as an out-of-pocket reimbursement or directly to the moving company. Expenses that meet the criteria set forth in IRS Publication 521 (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p521/index.html) are non-taxable. Please present receipts to <Dept Contact Name> in the departmental office for reimbursement. We can also assist you in accessing the relocation services offered by Human Resource Services. Please let <Dept Contact Name> know if you are interested in pursuing this option. Instructional assignments are determined by the department chair, and the normal teaching load for research-active, tenured faculty in the department is <# courses/semester>. During the first year of employment, you will receive an adjusted workload to allow time to develop instructional materials for courses you will teach. With the permission of the dean, it is possible to maximize time devoted to quality teaching and time devoted to research and scholarly efforts within an academic year by requesting an adjusted teaching load across two semesters so that one is light and the other heavier. In addition, with approval of the department chair and dean, you may focus additional time on your research and scholarly efforts by paying all or part of your salary from external grant or endowment funds. The week before classes begin each August, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers the New Faculty Teaching, Learning, and Orientation Seminar. You will receive an invitation to attend this two-day event, which covers a broad range of topics designed to acquaint you with teaching at the University, provide you with a research orientation, information on University benefits, and to give you an opportunity to meet your new colleagues. The enclosures cover important information for new faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including an overview of retirement and other benefits. You will be entitled to all employee benefits authorized by the state legislature. Human Resource Services will provide you with full information on available University services and resources at the New Employee Welcome/Orientation, which you should attend as soon as possible upon your arrival. As a new employee you have 31 calendar days from the initial date of your appointment, <August 18, or January 16, 20XX> to enroll for insurance coverage. This offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment screening requirements. These include the following: (1) Completion of the I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form and provision of required documentation within three working days of the start date of your assignment. This documentation is required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act to verify employment eligibility to work in the United States and will be handled upon your arrival. (2) A background check as required by institutional policy for newly appointed faculty. For this purpose, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing the Background Check Administration system to provide the necessary information for conducting the background check. (3) Satisfaction of a credentialing requirement that is a criterion for institutional accreditation. Please complete and return the enclosed Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty form to the department for handling. We are enthusiastic about your proposed appointment and look forward to having you as a member of the faculty in the College of Natural Sciences. Please indicate your acceptance of this appointment by signing the original of this letter and returning it to <Name>, Department Chair. The copy should be retained for

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your records. Should you have any questions concerning the offer you can contact <Department Chair Name and Phone>. Sincerely, <Name> Linda A. Hicke Department Chair Dean, College of Natural Sciences Enclosures: Attachment A for 2-9991-PM - Information for New Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Members HOP 2-2010 Academic Titles and Tenure HOP 2-2160 Recommendations Regarding Faculty Compensation, Faculty Promotion, Tenure, Renewal of Appointment, or Non renewal of Appointment Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty cc: Executive Vice President and Provost Gregory Fenves Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Janet Dukerich

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Shelley Payne I accept this offer of appointment and I attest that the credentials reflected in the curriculum vitae submitted with my application are correct: _______________________________________ __________________ <Candidate’s Name> Date

SAMPLE OFFER LETTER: COURTESY CNS Updated June 2014 <Date> XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Dear <Candidate’s name>: I am pleased to inform you that the Administration has authorized me to offer you a courtesy appointment to the faculty of the <College of Natural Sciences and the Department/School/Section of XXX >. When the courtesy department will pay no portion of the salary, use the following paragraph This is a zero percent time, no stipend appointment, which will continue as long as it is mutually agreeable with your home <college/school/department/section>, the <College of Natural Sciences and the Department/Section of XXX >, and you. Your academic title and rate will continue to be determined by the <College/School/Department/Section of XXX>. When a portion of the salary will be transferred to Primary Department by the courtesy department use the following paragraph Although this is a zero percent time, no stipend appointment, <the Department/School/Section of XX> will pay <%> of the assignment in your primary position. This courtesy assignment has an end date of <DATE>. Your academic title and rate will continue to be determined by the <College/School/Department/Section of XXX>. All appointments to the faculty are subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Faculty members are subject to the relevant provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and the Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Austin and to applicable state and federal laws.

Department voting rights <are/are not> extended with this appointment. It is our hope that this appointment will enhance relations with the <faculty member’s home college/school>. We welcome your participation in course development, course cross-listing, colloquia, joint programs, projects and other activities in the College of Natural Sciences, <Department/School/Section of XXX>.

Please indicate your acceptance of this appointment by signing the original of this letter and returning it to me. The copy should be retained for your records.

Sincerely,

<Name> <Title> I accept this offer of appointment: (Name of candidate) Date cc: Executive Vice President and Provost Gregory Fenves Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Janet Dukerich Dean Linda A. Hicke, College of Natural Sciences Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Shelley Payne

Professor <Name> (of home department/section chair/director, as applicable)

SAMPLE OFFER LETTER: RESEARCH FACULTY POSITION CNS Updated June 2014 <Date> XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Dear <Candidate's Name>: I am pleased to inform you that the Administration and the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences have authorized me to offer you an appointment to the faculty of the <Department of> at The University of Texas at Austin with the rank of <Research Assistant Professor>. Your full-time appointment, which will be effective <date,> will comprise both an affiliated instructional appointment with a nine-month academic rate of <$XX,XXX> and a research appointment with a twelve-month Administrative and Professional (A&P) rate of <$XX.XXX>. Your appointment as <Research Assistant Professor> (Affiliate and A&P) has been approved through August 31, 20XX, and you may be employed up to 100 percent time in any combination of the two titles during this time. This appointment may be renewed on an annual or three-year rolling basis thereafter. For as long as you continue to hold an affiliated research faculty appointment, your annual nine-month academic rate will be derived from, and be proportionate to, your twelve-month A&P rate. For the 20XX-XX academic year only your appointment will be structured as follows:

Title: Research Assistant Professor (Affiliate) Period of Appointment: 09/01/XX – 05/31/XX Percent Time: 33.33% Nine-month Academic Rate: $67,500 Total Stipend: $22,498 Title: Research Assistant Professor (A&P) Period of Appointment: 09/01/XX – 05/31/XX Percent Time: 67.67% Twelve-month A&P Rate: $90,000 Total Stipend $45,002 Combined Percent Time: 100% Combined Stipend: $67,497 Title: Research Assistant Professor (A&P) Period of appointment: 6/01/XX – 8/31/XX Percent Time: 100% Twelve-month A&P Rate: $90,000 Total Stipend: $22,500 TOTAL Stipend (12 mo): $90,000

As an affiliated research faculty member, you will be expected to become involved in academic activities of the Department. These may include, but are not limited to, collaborative research

<Candidate’s Name> Page 2 of 3 projects with academic faculty, participation in seminars and colloquia, teaching courses, supervising student research, committee service, and attendance at both College and Department events. You also are responsible for submitting a Faculty Annual Report to the Department at the end of each academic year and for forwarding a copy to the Vice President for Research. The faculty has approved you to teach at the undergraduate level, and we will seek approval from the Graduate School for you to teach at the graduate level. Your <Semester> <Year> teaching assignment will be <Number> section of <Course Number and Course Title>. Faculty members who teach are expected to participate in Course-Instructor Surveys. Questions concerning your course assignments, which are determined by the Chair of the Department, should be addressed to <Name> at <512-XXX-XXXX>. As stated above, you will also hold an Administrative and Professional (A&P) appointment as a Research Assistant Professor in the <Department/Research Center>. As a Research Assistant Professor (A&P), you are expected to develop a research program with extramural funding that will eventually cover your salary in the A&P title. Initial funding for your A&P appointment will be provided by departmental sources associated with <Dr. XXXXX> and/or extramural funding available to <him/her>. Information about the UT Austin research community is available on the home page of the Office of the Vice President for Research at http://www.utexas.edu/research/. College/School voting rights <are/are not> extended with this appointment. This commitment is for a temporary appointment without tenure for the indicated period only. All appointments to the faculty are subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System and to the provisions of the Rules and Regulations of The Board of Regents and the Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Austin. Include the following paragraph on Moving Expenses where relevant: The <Dept/ORU> will reimburse you for the actual expenses of moving your family and household goods on a documented basis and for the reasonable expenses necessary for one or more trips to Austin for personal relocation purposes up to a maximum of <$XX> . Expenses for moving household goods and personal effects may be paid as an out-of-pocket reimbursement or directly to the moving company. Expenses that meet the criteria set forth in IRS Publication 521 (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p521/index.html) are non-taxable. Please present receipts to <Dept Contact Name> in the departmental office for reimbursement. We can also assist you in accessing the relocation services offered by Human Resource Services. Please let <Dept Contact Name> know if you are interested in pursuing this option. The enclosures cover important information for new faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including an overview of retirement and other benefits. You will be entitled to all employee benefits authorized by the state legislature. Human Resource Services will provide you with full information on available University services and resources at the New Employee Welcome/Orientation. You should attend this as soon as possible upon your arrival. For this purpose please note new benefits eligible employees have 31 calendar days from their hire date <Enter Date> to enroll for insurance coverage. This offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment screening requirements. These include (1) completion of the form and provision of documentation required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act to verify employment eligibility to work in the United States; (2) a background check for security sensitive positions, which include all faculty positions; and (3) satisfaction of a credentialing requirement that is a criterion for

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institutional accreditation. The first must be satisfied within three working days of the start date of your appointment and will be handled upon your arrival. To meet the last two requirements, please complete and return both the enclosed Security Sensitive form and the Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty form to the department for handling. The enclosures contain additional information on these requirements. We are enthusiastic about having you as a member of the faculty and hope that the terms of this offer are satisfactory to you. If you have any questions regarding this offer you can contact me at <512-XXX-XXXX>. Please indicate your acceptance of this appointment by signing the original of this letter and returning it to me. The copy should be retained for your records. Sincerely, <Name> <Name> Department Chair Director, <Name of Center/Institute> Enclosures: Attachment B for 2-9991-PM - Information for New Non-Tenure Track Faculty Members Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty cc: Executive Vice President and Provost Gregory Fenves Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Janet Dukerich Dean Linda A. Hicke, College of Natural Sciences Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Shelley Payne I accept this offer of appointment and attest that the credentials reflected in the curriculum vitae submitted with my application are correct: <Candidate's Name> Date

SAMPLE OFFER LETTER: ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CNS Updated June 2014 <Date> XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Dear <Candidate’s name>: We are pleased to offer you an appointment to the faculty of the <Department of>, College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin.

Title: Adjunct Professor Period of Appointment: 6/1/2014 to 8/31/2014 Percent Time: 0% Nine-month Academic Rate: $149,720 Total Stipend: $0

This commitment is for a temporary appointment without tenure for the above-stated period only. This is a zero percent time, no stipend appointment. Your teaching assignment is to <XX>. Questions concerning your course assignment, which is determined by the chair of the department, should be addressed to <Name> at <Contact Number or Email>. All appointments to the faculty are subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. All employees are subject to the relevant provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and the Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Austin. The salary figure represents the gross salary and is subject to deductions as required by federal and state law and, if permitted by law, such other deductions as you may authorize. We are enthusiastic about your proposed appointment and look forward to having you as a member of the faculty. Please indicate your acceptance of this appointment by signing the original of this letter and returning it to me. The copy should be retained for your records. Should you have any questions concerning the offer you can contact <Department Chair Name and Phone>. Sincerely, <Name> Linda A. Hicke Department Chair Dean, College of Natural Sciences Enclosures: Enclosures: Attachment B to PM 3.110 – Information for New Non-tenure Track Faculty Members

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cc: Executive Vice President and Provost Gregory Fenves

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Janet Dukerich Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Shelley Payne <Dean or Department Chair of Home Institution>

I accept this offer of appointment and attest that the credentials reflected in the curriculum vitae submitted with my application are correct: <Candidate’s Name> Date

SAMPLE OFFER LETTER VISITING PROFESSOR POSITION CNS Updated June 2014 <Date> XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Dear <Candidate’s name>: I am pleased to inform you that the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences has authorized me to offer the following faculty position in the <Department of XXX>at The University of Texas at Austin.

Title: Visiting Professor Period of Appointment: 9/1/xx– 1/15/xx Percent Time: 100% Nine-month Academic Rate: $100,000 Total Stipend: $50,000

This commitment is for a temporary appointment for the above-stated period only. The salary figure represents the gross salary and is subject to deductions as required by State and Federal law and such other deductions as you may authorize. For appointments involving a Visiting Faculty Agreement where home institution will pay salary, substitute the following for the above paragraph: This commitment is for a temporary appointment for the above-stated period only. Under the terms of the Visiting Faculty Agreement (VFA) between the University and your home institution, for the period indicated above, you will remain an employee of <Home Institution>, <Home Institution> will be responsible for continuing your salary and fringe benefits and will be responsible for making all appropriate employee payroll deductions required by federal or state law or authorized by you. This appointment is without tenure and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. All faculty, administrators, and staff are subject to the relevant provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and the Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Austin. Your teaching assignment will be <Number> section(s) of <Course Number and Course Title> and is subject to approval by the department chair. As a member of our teaching faculty, you will be expected to participate in the course-instructor evaluations. Include paragraph below ONLY if this is a NEW, benefits eligible visiting faculty (receiving pay from UT): The enclosures cover important information for new faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including fringe benefits associated with faculty appointments, and an overview of retirement and other benefits. You will be entitled to all employee benefits authorized by the state legislature. Full information on available University services and resources will be available at the New Employee Welcome and Orientation offered by Human Resources Services. You should attend this event as soon as possible upon your arrival, since new employees have 31 calendar days from their initial appointment date <insert start date> to enroll for insurance coverage. This offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment screening requirements. These include (1) completion of the form and provision of documentation required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act to verify employment eligibility to work in the United States; (2) a background check for security sensitive positions, which include all faculty positions; and (3) satisfaction of a

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credentialing requirement that is a criterion for institutional accreditation. The first must be satisfied within three working days of the start date of your appointment and will be handled upon your arrival. To meet the last two requirements, please complete and return both the enclosed Background Check Request Form and the Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty form to the department for handling. The enclosures contain additional information on these requirements. We are enthusiastic about having you with us for <year/semester> and hope that the terms of this offer are satisfactory to you. If you have any questions regarding this offer you can contact me at <Chair’s Phone #>. Please indicate your acceptance of this appointment by signing the original of this letter and returning it to me. The copy should be retained for your records. Sincerely, <Name> Department Chair Enclosures: Attachment B to PM 3.110 – Information for New Non-tenure Track Faculty Members Official Transcript Authorization for New Faculty cc: Executive Vice President and Provost Gregory Fenves Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Janet Dukerich Dean Linda A. Hicke, College of Natural Sciences Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Shelley Payne I accept this offer of appointment and attest that the credentials reflected in the curriculum vitae submitted with my application are correct: <Candidate’s name> Date