Research Associate (other)
An unranked contractual appointment. Appointee will have a doctoral degree, or alternately shall have an equivalent degree and research experience. Appointed to conduct research independently or as a member of a research team.
The Regulations Relating to the Employment of Contract Academic Staff (CAS) govern this academic classification. Note: Research Associates are unionized as of July 2010. The Regulations Relating to the Employment of Contract Academic Staff remain effective for this classification in the interim period until a collective agreement is reached.
Listed below are further guidelines and procedures which supplement the Regulations.
| ITEM | DETAILED DESCRIPTION | REGULATION/ PROCEDURE | |
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| APPOINTMENT | |||
| Appointment Type | Contract Academic Staff, Unranked, not eligible for tenure | CAS-2.5, CAS-4.1, and CAS-6.5.3 | |
| Initial Appointment Term | For duration of not more than 3 years | CAS-6.4.1 | |
| Joint Appointment Possible? | Not applicable | ||
| Minimum Credentials | PhD degree; OR equivalent degree and research experience; | ||
| Required Approvals to Appoint | See Link to Right | CAS Approvals - Appointments | |
| Required Documentation to Appoint | Not applicable | ||
| Salary Minima | Quebec Labour Standards minim | Quebec Labour Standards | |
| Work Permit | Required for all non-Canadians, with the exception of Permanent Residents of Canada | ||
| Official Letter of Appointment | Yes, from Dean or Departmental Chair | ||
| Terms/Conditions of Appointment | Determined by research supervisor | ||
| REAPPOINTMENT | |||
| Reappointment Term | For duration of not more than 3 years | CAS-6.4.2 | |
| Indefinite Term | After continuous employment for 6 years | CAS-6.4.2 See also: Information on Processing Minerva Appointment Forms where Grants contribute to the salary |
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| Promotion | To Senior Research Associate | ||
| Required Approvals to Promote | See Link to Right | CAS Approvals - Promotions | |
| Required Approvals to Reappoint | See Link to Right | CAS Approvals - Reappointments | |
| Required Documentation to Reappoint | See Link to Right | Contract Academic Staff Reappointment Process | |
| Official Letter of Reappointment | Departmental Chair | ||
| Required Approvals to Change Status | See Link to Right | CAS Approvals - Change of Status | |
| OTHER RELATED POLICIES | |||
| Benefits and University Pension Plan Eligibility | Full-time staff: mandatory minimum 3 month appointment with minimum salary $25,000/annum Part-time staff: optional minimum 9 month appointment with minimum salary $25,000/annum |
• Admin Handbook Benefits • Benefits at a Glance • Pensions Brochure |
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| Leaves of Absence Eligibility | Not applicable | ||
| Maternity/Parental | Full-time: Yes Part-time: covered providing they meet minimum benefits threshold as described above |
Maternity and Parental Leaves | |
| Sabbatic Leave Eligibility | Not applicable | ||
| Severance Eligibility | After 5 years continuous employment | CAS, Section 6.8 | |
| Vacation Entitlement | Vacation Entitlement for Unionized Academic Staff | ||
| Notice of Termination | For those appointed to Definite Term of more than 1 year, 4 weeks notice as described in regulations For those appointed to Indefinite Term, 8 weeks notice as described in regulations |
CAS, Section 6.7 | |