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1500 Series STUDENT FACULTYTEMPLATE Rev 11/2017
This table is provided as a reference; please delete from final letter.
1501 / Administrative Intern / This title is used for enrolled graduate students holding administrative /service positions within the university such as counselors in the residence halls or student employment office.1502 / Graduate Assistant / This title is used to designate enrolled graduate students who have assignments in the department but are not involved directly in instruction.
1503 / Grad Part-time Instructor / This title is used for enrolled graduate students who hold the master’s degree or its equivalent, and who have demonstrated competence in classroom teaching. Generally, GPTIs are given responsibility for a class or classes at the undergraduate level.
1504 / Grad Reader / This title is used for enrolled graduate students in positions where the purpose is solely to grade test or term papers. Compensation is by hourly wage only. Academic review is at the department level only.
1505 / Graduate Research Assistant / This title is used to designate enrolled graduate students who assist in research and are not involved in instruction.
1506 / Graduate Teaching Assistant / This title is used to designate enrolled graduate degree students engaged in classroom or laboratory instruction and supervision. Their normal assignment will be to assist faculty members in performing instructional tasks.
1507 / Undergrad Assistant / Enrolled upper division undergraduate students engaged in classroom or laboratory instruction, grading examinations or term papers or otherwise assisting in the departmental instructional activities. All appts. must be for at least 10 hours per week.
1508 / Undergrad Non-Teach Assistant / Enrolled upper division undergraduate students engaged in assisting in research are appointed to this title
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Student Statement of Employment
Dear Mr./Ms./Miss/Mrs. Surname only:
I am pleased to offer you an appointment to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs as a Title in the Department of Name of Department/Program of Name of Program in the College ofName of College. This offer has received final approval by the Dean of the College of Name of College.
Your signature on this letter of offer signifies your acceptance of all of the terms, conditions, and responsibilities specified in this offer and your agreement to comply with the employment conditions specified in UCCS Student Employment Policy 300-020.
You may not accept other University employment (UCCS, CU Boulder, or CU Denver) that would result in your being employed more than 25 hours per week (62.5% time) during the Spring or Fall Semesters. For international students (use this sentence and delete the previous sentence; delete this sentence if you are not preparing this letter for an international student): You may not accept other University employment that would result in your being employed more than 20 hours per week (50% time) during the Spring or Fall Semesters.These periods are defined by the calendar published by the UCCS Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment. If you hold any other appointment(s) within the University system (UCCS, Denver, or Boulder), you must notify me immediately in writing as to the exact nature and location of your other University appointment(s). In addition, you are responsible for notifying me if you drop below the minimum enrollment requirement specified in UCCS Student Employment Policy 300-020.
This offer is contingent upon you successfully passing a background check to include sex offender registry check and criminal background check. Positions with financial system access must also pass a credit history check. A successful background check must be received by the University prior to the commencement of employment.The University retains the right to conduct background checks on any employee. Should the University conduct a background check on you while you are employed, you will be notified.
Please select one of the following two options and delete the other:
1.For limited appointments (delete sentence if not applicable):
This XX% of full time appointment is effective Month/Day/Year and will continue no later than Month/Day/Year. You will be paid $Amount per month on the last working day of the month. (Note to Department: Salary must be at least minimum wage)
2. For indeterminate appointments (delete sentence if not applicable):
This XX% of full time appointment is effective Month/Day/Year. You will be paid $Amount per month on the last working day of the month.(Note to Department: Salary must be at least minimum wage)
For 1504 Grad Readers(delete sentence if not applicable):
Your hourly rate will be $Amount and will be paid bi-weekly. You must report the hours that you have worked in the MyLeave system.
As a Title, you will be required to perform the following duties:(INSERT job duties).Your supervisor will be Name.
This Titleappointment is without group health and life insurance benefits.
Your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security and you will not pay into Social Security. Colorado statute C.R.S. 24-54.6-104 provides a Student Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) as an alternative to contributing to Social Security. You may be subject to enrollment in the SERP if you do not meet the enrollment conditions of exemption from participation in the SERP.
State law specifically requires that you be an employee-at-will in your position as Titleand that the following paragraph be included in this letter of offer.
Your employment contract is subject to termination by either party to such contract at any time during its term, and you shall be deemed to be an employee-at-will. No compensation, whether as a buy-out of the remaining term of the contract, as liquidated damages, or as any other form of remuneration shall be owed paid to you upon or after termination of such contract except for compensation that was earned prior to the date of termination.
By accepting this appointment, you agree to uphold ethical standards appropriate to your position as a student faculty member of the University, including, but not limited to, standards applicable to conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment as defined by University policies. You agree to comply with all resolutions, rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Regents and with policies and procedures adopted by the campus or other unit in which your appointment is made, now in effect or as amended. You also agree to report suspected or known noncompliance of any law or University policy. Further, you agree to meet obligations imposed by federal and state law including the obligation to report. For additional information, please see the following links:
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Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the University must verify your employment eligibility within the first three working days of employment. IRCA requires every employee to complete an I-9 Form and to provide certain documents for examination that verify identity and employment eligibility. As a condition of your employment you must submit the required documentation to the Office of Human Resources, Cragmor Hall 110, prior to beginning employment at the University. Failure to submit IRCA documentation will result in the termination of this appointment.
You will receive information on mandatory on-line training from the Office of Human Resources, which you must complete as a condition of your employment.
For 1506Graduate Teaching Assistants and 1503 Grad Part-time Instructors (delete paragraph and Pledge attachment if not applicable):
The laws of the state of Colorado require that people employed to teach in any state university (except temporary employees who are citizens of a nation other than the United States) affirm that they will support the constitutions of the United States and of Colorado and that they will faithfully execute the duties of their employment.The required pledge form is enclosed. Please return it with your offer letter if you have not completed one previously.
The terms of this appointment shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Colorado. The specific terms and conditions of your appointment as described in this letter may be changed only by a duly executed written amendment to this letter of offer. Your appointment, however, is subject to the laws and policies of the University of Colorado as they may be amended from time to time and the University may make changes to its policies and procedures which shall be applicable to your appointment without a written amendment to this letter of offer.
Please notify me of your willingness to accept this position by returning the signed original letter to Name in the College/School of Name of College by Month/Day/Year. We look forward to your acceptance of this offer and your contributions to the University.
Very truly yours,
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Approved by:
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Dean, College of Name
I accept this offer as described above and agree to comply with all conditions specified herein.
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Faculty Pledge
REQUIRED BY C.R.S. 22-61-104
I solemnly pledge that I will uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, and I will faithfully perform the duties of the position upon which I am about to enter.
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