IU Mission Continuing Lecturer
Updated 3/14/14
(DATE – two working days from current date)
(NAME)
(ADDRESS)
(CITY STATE ZIP)
Dear (NAME):
Upon the recommendation of the Search Committee, the Chair of the Department of (DEPT NAME) , and the Dean of the (COLLEGE
NAME) , I am pleased to recommend that you be appointed Continuing Lecturer in (DISCIPLINE), (FTE if not full time) beginning on (DATE). 1
This offer has been approved by the Chancellor of IPFW and is subject to final administrative approval of Indiana University. In your case, we
have every reason to believe that such action will be forthcoming. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background
check. The initial salary for this position is ($ AMOUNT) for the academic year and as a new employee of IPFW you will be paid by Purdue
University. In addition to your salary, Purdue provides a generous benefit package that includes medical, disability and life insurance which will
begin immediately upon your employment. You will become eligible for a defined contribution retirement plan after three years of continuous
service. However, if you are coming to the university from an institution with a similar retirement plan you may be able to participate immediately.
A more complete description of these benefits can be found online at http://new.ipfw.edu/offices/hr/benefits/. 2 Your initial duties will consist of
100% teaching, 3 along with normally expected professional development and departmental service. You will receive a separate mailing about the
New Faculty Institute and you are expected to attend.
Enclosed you will find President's Office Form 19L "Purdue University Lecturer Appointment" and "Notice of Terms of Initial
Appointment for Appointments to Indiana University Missions." To indicate your acceptance of the appointment, please sign these forms, as well
as this letter, and return them to me in the envelope provided. The enclosed Employee Information, Self Identification Compliance, Background
Check Form, Direct Deposit Authorization, W4 and WH4 forms should be also completed and returned at this time. Please refer to Indiana
University's Academic Handbook which can be found online at https://www.indiana.edu/~vpfaa/academichandbook/index.php/Main_Page . It
details policies and procedures that apply to IPFW Lecturers appointed to Indiana University mission programs. Also for your reference, Purdue
University’s Faculty and Staff Handbook, which can be found online at http://www.purdue.edu/faculty_staff_handbook/. In addition, I am sending
you University policies VI.F.4 and I.A.1, and copies of Purdue executive memoranda (B4 and OAA 03-1) which are relevant to your employment.
The policies and memoranda are for your permanent records.
Employment with the University is subject to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) which requires
employers to verify an employee’s right to work in the United States. Prior to your first day of work, you must complete Section 1 of the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. To access the electronic form, visit the IPFW Human
Resources site at http://new.ipfw.edu/hr/. Click the link titled, “Electronic I-9 for new hires/rehires,” login and complete Section 1 of the Form I9. You will then be provided a list of acceptable documents. The required documents must be presented to your school’s business manager or
Human Resources on or before your first day of employment.
It is the policy of IPFW to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need
accommodations, please contact us.
Upon acceptance of this offer, you are requested to provide three original reference letters and an original transcript from the university
that awarded your terminal degree if you have not already done so. If you have questions regarding the background check form, direct deposit
authorization, I-9, W4 and WH4 forms, please contact Human Resources at (260) 481-6840.
I request your response to this offer by (DATE – normally, allow two weeks for return). If my office can answer any other questions for
you, please do not hesitate to call Julie Yoder at (260) 481-6280. I look forward to your joining us at IPFW.
Sincerely,
Carl N. Drummond
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Enclosures
Accepted: ____________________________
Signature
_________________________
Date
For offers contingent upon VISA classifications, add the following wording: “contingent upon proper visa classification”.
Note: A Continuing Lecturer must be employed at least half time & expected to be on staff for more than 12 months to be eligible for benefits. Delete the
benefits sentence if not applicable.
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For special assignments add language in this part.
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