When a faculty member is appointed to an administrative role that is ongoing, e.g., assistant/associate chair of a unit, director of a clinic, assistant dean of a school, etc., then a ConnectCarolina Secondary Hire ePAR must be submitted with a letter from the dean or chair attached.
Letter from Dean or Chair
A letter to the Dean from the Chair or from the Dean is required with the following information:
- Effective date of secondary appointment
- End date of secondary appointment or statement that the appointment is without cause (if the latter then no end date is required)
- Description of the duties
- Amount of salary supplement if applicable (and a statement that the salary supplement will be removed once the secondary appointment is terminated)
Sample Letter
Date
Dean Name
Dean, <insert School, College>
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB#
Carolina Campus
Dear Dr. <Insert Dean’s Name>
I am writing to request that <insert faculty’s member name> be appointed as <insert administrative title>. This administrative appointment is effective <insert date> through <insert date or note that it is at-will> and carries a stipend of <insert amount>.
In this role, <insert faculty member’s name and provide a brief explanation of duties>.
Sincerely,
Name
Chair, Department