Letter Template (January 2015– Version 2015/01)

I.10 UMFA-Probationary (Senior Instructor, Instructor I, Instructor II)

Reminder: Please pay attention to texts in red font - you will have to change the font colour to black as appropriate, or delete the statement or paragraph if not applicable.

(day/month/year)

(name)

(address)

Dear (name):

Re: Position Number (number)

Itis a pleasure to offer you an appointment to the University of Manitobaas follows:

Rank:
U of M Employee Type: / Probationary
Compensation group: / UMFA
Department:
Faculty/School/Unit:
Location: / e.g. Fort Garry campus>
Appointment Start Date: / (add the following two statements only if the exact start date is in question because of potential immigration delays or delete the following two statements if not applicable)or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
Please note that your employment start date and subsequent payment cannot be administered until the start date stipulated in your validated Work Permit.
Starting salary / $ / per annum paid in semi-monthly installments
Vacation entitlement: / As provided in Article 9 of the Collective Agreement
Relocation expense cap: / $__.__(ONLY if appointee isreceiving removal allowance)
Performance review date:

(Insert appropriate template for Head of Department or Academic Administrator position if offered at the same time – choose from Template Set I.13c or I.13d)

Duties and Responsibilities

Your employment at the University will be governed by the collective agreement between The University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association and the By-Laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices of the University of Manitoba in effect from time to time. Information on the preceding is available at Your attention is particularly drawn to the Policy on Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students, a copy of which is enclosed. A copy of the collective agreement is also attached.

This appointment confers probationary status. Probationary appointments as Instructors are described in Articles 1 and 34 of the collective agreement, a copy of which is enclosed. Your probationary appointment will initially be for a two year period. You will receive a written performance review in each year of the probationary period. Your performance review for this appointment will take place no later than the date given above. At the end of the second year of your probationary period you will, in accordance with section 34.5, be given a continuing appointment, terminated in accordance with section 34.8, or reappointed on probationary status for one year. The maximum probationary period for an instructor is four years.

Your initial duties, which may be altered from time to time, will include (specify duties, e.g., courses to be taught by number and name, credit hours, etc.).

Pension and Benefits

You are eligible for the Staff Benefits Plans at the University of Manitoba. The description of insurance and pension benefits is available at

Coverage for your mandatory benefits (basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, dental and long term disability) begins on date of hire. However, any optional coverage commences once you make application and are approved by the insurance carrier. With respect to optional coverage, certain amounts are available without medical evidence if your application is made within 31 days of your date of hire. Also, your dependents will not be covered until enrolment forms are completed and returned to the Staff Benefits Office.

Please contact the Staff Benefits Office, 204-474-7428, as soon as possible to ensure you receive your enrolment package or to obtain further information regarding your coverage.

(If appointment is NOT a post-retirement appointment) As an employee you are eligible to join the University Pension Plan at the date of hire or at any time thereafter. (Note that if there is a delay in completing the Pension Plan enrolment forms, there will also be a delay in membership in the Plan, and you will not be allowed to make up contributions missed while not a member of the Plan). You must join the Pension Plan within 30 days following two consecutive years of employment in which your earnings exceed 35% of the yearly maximum pensionable earnings specified by the Canada Pension Plan.

(Add following if appointee has to relocatefrom outside Winnipeg only):

Relocation Expenses

(Note:amount normally should not exceed $6,000.00 as provided in the Recruitment Relocation Allowances policy. Reimbursement exceeding this amount must be approved in advance by the VP (Admin.)): The University will reimburse you for reasonable relocation expenses up to the amount given above, upon presentation of the original receipts.

Immigration Requirements(Add the following if non Canadian)

Your employment by the University is subject to the acceptance of your entry into Canada. Your entry into Canada for purposes of employment requires a Work Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). In order to obtain acceptance, you must present the Labour Market Opinion Confirmation (validated by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for which an application has been submitted and if approved, will be forwarded to you under separate cover) to Immigration Section of the nearest Canadian Visa Office abroad to obtain a Work Permit and if required, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Additional information may be obtained through the CIC’s website.

New Faculty Orientation

Please note that a two-day New Faculty Orientation session will be held July 8th and 9th, 2015. At this university orientation session, you will be provided with an overview of the University and key resources that you will need to know about as you prepare for your new position. The program includes presentations by individuals from the Centre for the Advancement in Teaching and Learning, the Office of Research Services, the Libraries, Information Services and Technology, among others. The event culminates with a reception hosted by the President of the University of Manitoba. Please save the date and plan to attend New Faculty Orientation. Additional information about registration and the program will be forwarded to you in early June 2015.

Acceptance

Please note that we cannot process your appointment, including your payroll information, until we receive the signed copy of this letter. If you accept this offer, please do the following by (specify date):

  • Sign one copy of the Letter of Offer and return to (insert address). Retain the other copy for your files.
  • Complete and sign the Personal Information Form – Academic (obtainable from the web site below) and return to the above address along with your signed copy of the Letter of Offer.

(If re-appointment where a full search has notbeen conducted,delete the following paragraph in reference to the Board of Governors)

Once we have received your acceptance, a recommendation that you be appointed on the terms and conditions stated in this letter will be forwarded to the President of the University. If the President concurs, it will be forwarded to the Board of Governors for its consideration at the earliest opportunity.

The terms and conditions stated in this letter constitute the only obligations to be undertaken by the University in respect of this appointment (insert the following clause for new appointment or re-appointment where a full search has been conducted)upon its approval by the Board of Governors. (OR insert the following clause for re-appointment where a full search has not been conducted)which is subject to approval by the Office of the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost.

<Insert for all non-Canadians Please note that this appointment is subject to your successfully obtaining and maintaining a valid and subsisting Work Permit, and any renewal thereof. It is understood and agreed that the issuance of the initial Work Permit and any renewals thereof cannot be guaranteed and the University of Manitoba makes no representations, warranties, or inducements to you in this regard.Please note that it is your responsibility to maintain your immigration status by initiating an application for Canadian Permanent Resident status as soon as possible after taking up your appointment by contacting either the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program or CIC directly.

On behalf of the University community, we hope you will accept our offer. We look forward to your arrival and your future contributions to the University community. I extend to you a very warm welcome.

Sincerely,

(name)

Department Head

(name)

Dean (or) Director

I accept this offer of appointment dated (date of letter)on the terms and conditions specified in this letter. I understand that the terms and conditions of my employment as stated in this letter are the only obligations of the University of Manitoba to me with respect to this appointment, (insert the following clause for new appointment or re-appointment where a full search has been conducted)if the appointment is recommended by the President and approved by the Board of Governors. (OR insert the following clause for re-appointment where a full search has not been conducted)which is subject to approval by the Office of the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost.

Signature / Date

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