Are PTI letters only for part-time faculty covered by the Union contract?
Answer: No, we also issue letters to part-time faculty in positions not covered by the union contract.
Can a PTI have 2 appointments in the same semester that are union and non-union?
Answer: Yes. For example, a PTI can have an appointment to teach a 2U course - which is non-union, and also have an appointment to teach a course that falls within the union parameters.
The appointment letter should have compensation information including the per credit rate. Can a PTI who is teaching more than one class have more than one applicable per credit rate?
Answer: Yes. For example, a PTI could be paid a certain per credit for a lower-level class and a higher per-credit rate for a graduate-level class, or for teaching a large lecture class.
If the PTI is being appointed to a position covered by the union contract, do I have to pay them the minimum per credit rate listed on the rate schedule?
Answer: You just cannot pay less. You may pay more than the minimum listed per credit rate.
What if the PTI is appointed to a non-union position such as a 2U course – do they have to be paid the rate minimums set by the AU contract?
Answer: No. You are entitled to pay them based on what you deem appropriate for the work being done. However, we would strongly discourage you from going below the minimum set in the union contract and instead look to market comparators to determine a reasonable rate.
What if a PTI who worked this past semester has been placed on the “Do not rehire” list – can they ever be rehired?
Answer: If they do not take the steps required to correct their delinquency, they may never be rehired for union work unless they are placed on the list of 75. There are only 75 exclusions overall for the entire university, so we must carefully review those exclusions. Additionally, the HR Labor Relations Team will have you review your proposed list each year to determine whether the exclusions remain valid.