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Selecting the appropriate Instructor Contract template

Summary: Standard contracts are provided below for instructors who provide teaching, course development, or other education-related services to UNEX. Do not use these templates for any other contractual purposes. Do not change the terms of these templates. Although staff will be notified when the templates are updated, you should always confirm that you are using the most current versions. Attachments may be be modified or added as needed.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

  • INSTRUCTORS: This information is provided for your reference, but you are not authorized to generate a contract. All contracts must originate with UNEX staff.
  • The following text applies to all instructors, and should be included in every communication to instructors:
    “Nothing stated in any communication with a UC Extension employee shall become a binding and enforceable term or condition of employment unless and until confirmed in writing in a ‘University of California Extension Instructor Agreement,’ fully executed by the instructor and an authorized UC Extension representative.”
  • Guidelines for processing and executing instructor contracts. (Guidelines - #3105)
  • Contracts must be fully executed before any work is performed.
  • Independent contractor status is contingent upon approval of the UNEX Independent Contractor Pre-Hire Worksheet.
  • The TPL and TOL contracts require manual adjustments for the <<Per_Mat>> course materials field when running a mail merge from PowerCampus.
  • All handwritten changes to any agreement must be countersigned by both parties.
Teaching Classroom Courses
  • Instructor is an employee (TCE Contract - #2631 Rev 09/14/07)
  • Instructor is an independent contractor (TCL Contract - #2632 Rev 09/14/07)
  • Instructor is teaching on a per person basis (TPE Contract - #2671 Rev 09/14/07)
  • Instructor is an independent contractor paid per person (TPL Contract - #2678 Rev 09/14/07)

Teaching Online Courses

Developing Classroom Courses
  • Instructor is an employee (DCE Contract - #2278 Rev 09/14/07)
  • Instructor is an independent contractor (DCL Contract - #2279 Rev 09/14/07)

Developing Online Courses
Providing Other Instruction Related Services
  • Instructor is an employee (SE Contract - #2629 Rev 09/27/07)
  • Instructor is an independent contractor* (SL Contract - #2630 Rev 09/14/07)

Additional Templates and Forms
Other Resources (May require UCINetID)

Need an expert? Contact George Achis (949) 824-8279 or Christine Stadelmann (949) 824-5194.

Notice: University policies, procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements shall supersede information in this document or elsewhere on this site.


Author: George N Achis  Last published: 11/18/2009