Information for Prospective Employees

The information contained here is to help you, as a prospective employee, get a brief overview of what to expect as an employee of the University of Memphis.

Flyers outlining various UofM benefits are available online for both faculty and staff.

A full-time regular work week is Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours per day for a total of 37.5 hours per week. This is subject to change depending upon the job and department for which you are applying. The hiring department will be able to explain any exceptions.

Benefits Overview for Prospective Faculty

• Prospective Employee Benefits Packet
• 14 total paid holidays to include Christmas Day & six administrative days
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Generous retirement contributions (3.95% – 9% depending on the selected plan)
• Tuition discounts for you and your eligible spouse/dependent(s)
• Vacation, if applicable
• Sick leave
  • 7.5 hours/month
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after one year of service)
• State longevity bonus
  • $100/year for each year of service after three years of eligible service. Maximum of $3,000
• No TN state income tax
• Opportunities for:
  • Paid professional development assignments
  • Startup funds
  • Moving allowance
• Faculty Handbook
• Short and long-term disability & sick leave banks
• Supplemental life insurance
• Pre-tax insurance deductions
• Employee recognition programs & professional development opportunities
• On-site conveniences such as credit union, ATM machines, post office, Tiger Bike program, recreation center, Ride Share carpool program, Eye Center, eateries, community garden, etc.
• Numerous TigerPerks including discounted athletic tickets
  
  

Benefits Overview for Prospective Staff

• Prospective Employee Benefits Packet
• 37.5 hour work week
• 14 total paid holidays to include Christmas Day & five administrative days
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Generous retirement contributions (3.95% – 9% depending on the selected plan)
• Tuition discounts for you and your eligible spouse/dependent(s)
• Vacation
  • Non-exempt (paid bi-weekly) accrue 7.5 hours/month
  • Exempt (paid monthly) accrue 15.0 hours/month
• Sick leave
  • Exempt & non-exempt accrue 7.5 hours/month
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after one year of service)
• State longevity bonus
  • $100/year for each year of service after three years of eligible service. Maximum of $3,000
• No TN state income tax
• Short and long-term disability & sick leave banks
• Supplemental life insurance
• Pre-tax insurance deductions
• Employee recognition programs & professional development opportunities
• On-site conveniences such as credit union, ATM machines, post office, Tiger Bike program, recreation center, Ride Share carpool program, Eye Center, eateries, community garden, etc.
• Numerous TigerPerks including discounted athletic tickets