Revised: July 1, 2013
FACULTY PROMOTION LETTER TEMPLATE WITH NEW TERM
(Full Name)
(Address)
(City, State, Zip)
Dear (Dr./Mr./Ms.):
Congratulations!
Title and terms
If promoted to tenure track: I am please to inform you that your promotion from (title), (tenure track or non-tenure) to (title), tenure track, in the (name of department/program), Rutgers-(School) has been approved for a term of (number) years. This promotion becomes effective July 1, 20xx through June 30, 20xx. At the expiration of this term appointment, reappointment may or may not be offered. [NOTE: Initial appointment to tenure track must have a three-year term.]
If non-tenure track (currently/proposed): I am pleased to inform you that your promotion from (title), non-tenure to (title), non-tenure, in the (name of department/program), Rutgers-(School) has been approved for a term of (number) years. This promotion becomes effective July 1, 20xx through June 30, 20xx. At the expiration of this term appointment, reappointment may or may not be offered.
If currentlycoterminous (paid or unpaid): I am pleased to inform you that your promotion from (title), non-tenure to (title), non-tenure, in the (name of department/program), Rutgers-(School) has been approved for a term of (number) years. This promotion becomes effective July 1, 20xx through June 30, 20xx provided that funding from (source of external funding) for the position is continued for this period. At the expiration of this term appointment, reappointment may or may not be offered.
Salary Components
Your salary will consist of an academic base of ($ dollars). (OR) Your total salary will consist of an academic base of ($_____ dollars), patient services component of ($ dollars) and faculty practice component of ($___ dollars).
If unpaid, 100% coterminous: Your salary and benefits are paid to you directly by (source of external funding).
If ten-month faculty: Your annual salary will continue to be paid over a 12-month period to assure the continuation of benefits.
Include if patient services or faculty practice salary component: Salary components are contingent upon satisfactory performance and a variety of other University and School criteria. In addition; clinical salary components are subject to change; however if you are an AAUP bargaining unit member, the AAUP has the right to request negotiation between the parties prior to any change taking effect.
If there is a faculty practice payment guarantee (NJMS only):You will be
guaranteed by the School to receive faculty practice payment in the amount of $XXX for
(number) of years.(State stipulations as to billing during the guarantee period, if any.)
The guarantee of faculty practice payment will terminate at the expiration of the
guarantee period. NOTE: Please contact OAA for any questions or issues with this statement.
As applicable:Describe any changes in responsibilities from the previous appointment period. If changes are being made, a complete description of duties and responsibilities is required. If no changes are being made, state that "Your duties and responsibilities are as assigned by your Department Chair (or Division Chief/Program Director)."
If applicable: State the School's expectations for clinical practice and participation in the faculty practice plan.
All faculty are required to comply with the Bylaws, polices and procedures of the University and the School, including Rutgers compliance program.
We appreciate your contributions as a member of our faculty and look forward to continuing to work with you.
To verify agreement on the terms of this appointment, please sign and return this letter to (name/address).
The Promotion Lettermust be signed and dated by the Chair and/or Dean.
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