Note that this only applies for individuals who are currently in an unpaid academic job and have an appropriate academic appointment (affiliate, emeritus, etc.).
Dear <<candidate name>>:
On behalf of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington, I am pleased to offer you a temporary paid position under your current appointment as <<academic title>> in the <<name of department>>.
Term of Paid Appointment
You will be in paid status from <<start of paid status – end of paid status>>. Your FTE for this period will be <<percentage>>, with a full-time monthly salary of <<$ amount>>, prorated to <<salary x FTE%>> per month. This position is not benefits-eligible.
Responsibilities
Your duties during your period of paid status will be <<outline of duties goes here>>.
If these arrangements are agreeable with you, please send your written confirmation to <<administrator/assistant/contact>> no later than <<due date>>.
Sincerely,
Acknowledgement
I accept your invitation for this temporary change to paid status within my current appointment as <<affiliate title>> at the University of Washington and agree to adhere to all rules and regulations of the University and the laws of the state of Washington, as they currently exist or as they may be amended from time to time.
Signed _______________________________