Date
Name
Address
City, State ZIP
Dear
:
I am pleased to offer you a position as [Assistant/Associate] Professor of _______________ in the College of
. Your appointment will begin with the [Fall/Spring/Summer] semester, [date] and
conclude on [date], at a [nine, twelve] month salary of $
. Your principal place of
employment will be
. Your employment under this appointment will cease on the
date indicated. Notice of the renewal of the contract will be in accordance with the University regulation and/or
policy defining the offer and duration of contract.
(Optional: In accordance with the University’s policies and procedures for moving expenses, you will be reimbursed
by the College for up to $
to cover some of your household moving expenses.
will be happy to help you with this process (xxx) xxx-xxxx).
Your duties and responsibilities in this position will include teaching, service and conducting scholarly research in
your field. Your [Department Chair/School Director], in consultation with the DeanVice President of Academic
Affairs/Designee, will be responsible for the details of your assignment and for evaluating your performance of
those assignments. This appointment may be terminated prior to the expiration date in accordance with University
Policies and Regulations which may be created or amended.
Please understand that this offer is contingent on your being legally authorized to work in the United States at
Florida Polytechnic University. Florida Polytechnic University now requires the completion of a pre-appointment
screening process. Please monitor your e-mail account for a message to complete an on-line application for
background screening. This offer of appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background
check. The University also requires that you complete a Personal Data sheet (enclosed). The University is required
to verify the highest degree held by each employee prior to the start of employment. Should you decide to accept
this offer, you will expedite the appointment process by having the Registrar of your degree granting institution mail
an official copy of your transcript directly to me as soon as possible.
Once your credentials are on file, you must meet visit the Departmentwith a representative of Human Resources and
sign-in prior to the start of your appointment. You will be asked to complete a number of forms, including the W-4
form, the I-9 form, E-verify process, personal data sheet, loyalty oath, and Direct Deposit enrollment. You will need
your Social Security number, proof of identity (photo ID) and documentation of employment eligibility to complete
the sign-in process. These and various other documents will be explained to you in greater detail during the sign-in
process. You will also receive a description of your benefits package.
Be advised that there is no union or collective bargaining agreement in place at Florida Polytechnic University.
If you agree to accept this appointment, under the conditions stated above, you must return a signed copy of this
letter to meand the enclosed Faculty Tenure Agreement to me by
(date), when this offer
shall expire. This offer of appointment does not constitute a contract; once the above conditions are satisfied, you
will be provided with a Faculty Employment Contract. There is no commitment to employment by either party until
a Faculty Employment Contract has been fully executed.
Sincerely,
Name
DeanChief Operating Officer
354555
EmployeeSignature
cc:
354555
VP Academic Affairs, Department Chair/School Director
Date of Acceptance
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