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New Hire Offer Documents and Guidelines

The following language must also be included in the standard School/Departmental offer letters for faculty employment:

“Accompanying this offer letter are “Equal Opportunity Employment Data Forms” which request information regarding gender and race/ethnicity information. Protected Veteran status and Individuals with Disability information. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collection of this information is in compliance with Federal laws and regulations, executive orders, and applicable State laws and regulations. The information that you submit will remain confidential and will be used by the UNC Chapel Hill Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office only for statistical and required reporting purposes. Completion of this data is voluntary: failure to provide this information will not adversely affect your candidacy or employment.”

The following language must also be included in the standard School/Departmental contingent offer letter for faculty employment:

“I understand that this offer of faculty appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of the background check process, and that the University’s offer may be rescinded based upon the results of the background check.”