CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR
FACULTY EMPLOYEES
University of Maryland, College Park
Date:
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Name:
Address:
Dear
:
On behalf of the, University of Maryland, College Park, I am pleased to offer you the
position of
as a Contingent Category II employee of the University of Maryland. When signed
by yourself and all University designated officials, this document shall constitute your complete
contract of employment. All rights and obligations pertaining to this position and your
employment are set forth in this agreement, as follows:
1. This is a fixed term agreement for employment beginning
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and extending to a
date not beyond
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. You shall serve at the pleasure of the University. This
agreement may be immediately terminated for cause or a modification or loss of allocated
funding, or upon thirty (30) days written notice alone by either party. There exists no
expectancy of continued employment or renewal of contract beyond the above-noted
term.
If you are not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, you must have a valid visa or
Employment Authorization Card that permits employment during the contract period.
You must provide your departmental payroll representative with your choice from the
List of Acceptable Documents from those listed on the INS Form I-9 (the federal
employment eligibility verification form). It is your responsibility to ensure that these
supporting documents are valid for the entire duration of the employment term.
You must notify the University of dual/multiple employment with other institutions of the
University System of Maryland (USM) or another State Agency. This is required to
determine if you will be eligible to enroll in the State Employee and Retiree Health and
Welfare Program and receive a subsidy. Please sign appropriate line.
a) As of today’s date I am not under dual/multiple employment.
Sign: ________________________
b) As of today’s date I am under dual/multiple employment with a USM Institution/State
Agency(ies). Name Institution/Agency(ies): ________________________________
Sign: _______________________
If the dual/multiple employment status changes after this contract is signed, you must
notify supervisor immediately in order to maintain this contract as valid.
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2. This is a full time position, each workweek to consist of not less than forty (40) hours
each week. You are not entitled to payment for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a work
week.
Effective / /
, the annualized rate of pay for this position will be $__________,
paid from KFS Account __________. The amount consists of a base salary of
$__________, a health insurance subsidy of $__________and a retirement
subsidy of __________. A subsidy for health insurance, if applicable, will be added
upon evidence of enrollment and continuing membership. You may choose to enroll in
one of the state health insurance plans within 60 days of your employment date or during
the next open enrollment period. If you do so, and if this benefit applies, the state’s
normal portion of the total cost of the health insurance will be added to your paycheck on
a bi-weekly basis. You will be responsible for the employee’s portion of the cost of the
health plan. Payroll deduction is not available for this benefit.
Optional statement if eligible for State provided 75% health insurance subsidy (do not include
this sentence in the contract):
You may choose to enroll in one of the state health insurance plans within sixty (60) days
of your employment date or during the next open enrollment period. You are eligible to
receive a 75% subsidy of the total cost of medical and prescription coverage paid by the
State/University. You will be responsible for paying the remaining 25% of the total cost
of medical and prescription coverage. If you choose to enroll in dental coverage,
personal accidental death and dismemberment insurance and/or group term life insurance,
you will pay the full (100%) cost of these premiums plus the 25% of medical and
prescription coverage. Payroll deduction is not available for this benefit. You will need
to pay the State of Maryland directly, on a monthly basis, for your portion of the cost of
the plans that you choose. Once enrolled, you will receive payment coupons to pay the
State of Maryland directly by personal check or online. Instructions to pay online will be
included with the payment coupons.
Please indicate your election to accept or decline coverage at this time by initialing the
appropriate line below. The decision to decline coverage will not prevent you from
enrolling for the health benefits noted above during the annual open enrollment period or
in the event of a “qualifying event” status change.
______ I choose to enroll in the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits
Program and I understand that the State of Maryland will contribute 75% of the cost of
the medical and prescription coverage and I will be responsible for paying the remaining
25% of the total cost.
______ I understand that I also, independently, have the option to enroll in dental
coverage, personal accidental death and dismemberment insurance and/or group term life
insurance of which I will pay 100% of the costs of the premiums.
______ I decline to enroll in the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits
Program understanding that I may choose to enroll during the annual open enrollment
periods or in the event of a “qualifying event” status change.
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3. You shall receive and be subject to the following employee benefits and salary
deductions:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Worker’s compensation
Unemployment insurance
FICA (Social Security)
Maryland and Federal income tax withholding
Legal protection to the extent defined and authorized under Maryland Annotated
Code, State Government Article, Sections 12-304 et seq. and 12-401 et seq. (1984).
4. The following benefits and programs shall apply to your appointment (pro-rated for a
contract period of less than one year and/or part-time employment):
a) Annual leave as earned at____workdays per year (earning____workdays per month)
effective at initiation of contract. Unused annual leave can be carried forward from
one contract to the next, although payment will not be made for unused annual leave.
Sick leave as earned at a maximum of____workdays per year (earning____workdays
per month) effective at initiation of contract. Sick leave is defined as leave available
to the employee when the employee is sick or is needed to care for the employee’s
sick spouse, child, or legal dependent; it may only be used in accordance with
institutional policies that govern the use of sick leave for regular employees). Unused
sick leave can be carried forward from one contract to the next, although payment
will not be made for unused sick leave.
______hours (____days) of Personal leave are available for use during the contract
period. It can only be used during the contract period in which it is granted. Unused
personal leave cannot be carried forward from one contract to the next nor will
payment be made for unused personal leave.
Holidays during the contract period: all legal holidays or special observances as
provided by the Legislature or Government, although the dates of observance may be
subject to change by the appointing authority.
New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Observance
President’s Day
Spring Break (Day 1)
Spring Break (Day 2)
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Presidential Election Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Break
Christmas Day
Winter Break
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b) You may elect to participate in the State Health Insurance programs that are available
to State contractual employees by paying 100% of the premium directly to the State
Health Benefits Division. Participation shall be in accordance with the regulations of
the State Department of Budget and Management.
c) You may participate in USM-sponsored insurance programs such as long-term
disability, life insurance, supplemental retirement annuities, and deferred
compensation plans.
d) You may also participate in other programs with voluntary payroll deductions, e.g.,
U.S. Saving Bonds, Maryland Charities Campaign, and State Employees Credit
Union (SECU).
e) You may participate in the USM Tuition Remission program, at your home
institution, subject to the terms and conditions of USM Policy on Contingent Status
Employment for Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees (VII-1.40) and Policy on
Tuition Remission for Regular and Retired Faculty and Staff Employees of the
University System of Maryland (VII-4.10). You are eligible to have remitted up to a
maximum of
( ) credits per semester, a maximum of
( ) credits for Winter
Term and a maximum of
( ) credits for both
summer sessions. It is the University’s policy that you must obtain your supervisor’s
approval before registering for any daytime credit courses.
5. For the purpose alone of calculating benefits listed under paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of this
agreement, your position shall be compared to that of a faculty member.
6. As a Contract employee, you are not eligible to participate in the State Retirement or
Pensions system or the optional retirement program. However, you may participate in a
voluntary Supplemental Retirement Annuity or Deferred Compensation Plan.
7. Your responsibilities shall include:
You will report to and work under the general supervision of_____________________
(or his/ her designee).
8. It is recognized and understood that this position is one of a University of Maryland
Contract Employee, and is not one within the non-exempt, exempt or faculty service of
the University, or within the classified or non-classified service of the State of Maryland.
Procedures, benefits, and other incidents of service pertaining to these categories of
employment, are not, unless specifically extended in this agreement, available to you as a
University of Maryland Contract employee.
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9. It is further understood that as a Contract employee you are not covered under the
University Grievance Procedures. You may, however, bring work disputes to the
attention of the department/unit director or designee, and/or seek assistance from the
University Human Resources Employee Relations section at (301) 405-5651. You shall
be covered by the applicable federal and State of Maryland Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, and other applicable USM employee
protection policies.
10. This writing constitutes the entire, complete, and comprehensive understanding and
agreement between the parties, and may not be altered or added to except upon the
consent of all parties in writing, dated and signed by each of those University officials
signing below (or their successors or designees). The decision of_________________
_____________________shall be determinative with respect to any question or dispute
arising out of or relating to this agreement and/or the incidents of your employment.
Reviewed and recommended:
Chair/Director
Date
Dean
Date
Senior Vice President and Provost
Date
In consideration of the terms of employment covered by this agreement, all the foregoing
conditions, covenants, and specifications are hereby accepted by the parties hereto.
Appointee:
Signature
Date