PU 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. Employment in this position is contingent upon a
satisfactory background check. The initial salary for this position is ($ AMOUNT) for the academic year. Your initial duties will consist
of 100% teaching, 2 along with normally expected professional development and departmental service. 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/. 3 You will receive a separate
mailing about the New Faculty Institute and you are expected to attend.
Enclosed you will find a President's Office Form 19L "Purdue University Lecturer Appointment." To indicate your
acceptance of the appointment, please sign the form, 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. 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. For your reference the Purdue University’s Faculty and Staff Handbook, which can be
found online at, http://www.purdue.edu/faculty_staff_handbook/.
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 I-9. 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
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Date
PU Mission Continuing Lecturer updated 3/14/14
For offers contingent upon VISA classifications, add the following wording: “contingent upon proper visa classification”.
For special assignments add language in this part.
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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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