Part-Time Employee Benefits
This summary provides an overview of benefits available to part-time employees. Current employees can find information regarding UC benefit plans, eligibility, university rules or the plan documents which govern the plans on Bearcats Landing. In the case of any conflict between this document and the official document, the plan document governs.
| Employee Group | Employment % |
|---|---|
| Part-time Unrepresented, Unclassified Staff | 75% |
| Part-time Classified Bi-weekly Staff | 75% |
| Term Adjunct Faculty | 1-49% |
| Faculty, College of Medicine | 1-49% |
| Faculty, College of Medicine | 50-64% |
| Visiting Faculty: Short Term | less than one full academic year |
Retirement Plans
You will not contribute to Social Security as a public employee in the State of Ohio. You and the university will each contribute 1.45% of your income to Medicare.
The Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) offers you a choice of defined benefit plan, defined contribution plan, and a combined plan. Survivorship benefits may be available in the event of death. Should you separate from UC, you may request a refund or roll-over of your accumulated contributions. Your contribution is 10% of your pre-tax eligible earnings. The university contributes 14% of eligible pay on your behalf.
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) offers you a choice of a defined benefit plan, defined contribution plan, and a combined plan. Survivorship benefits may be available in the event of death. Should you separate from UC, you may request a refund or roll-over of your accumulated contributions. Your contribution is 14% of your pre-tax eligible earnings. The university contributes 14% of eligible pay on your behalf.
You can supplement your retirement savings by contributing to the university’s 403(b) and/or the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan (457). You can contribute the maximum amount allowed by law.
Tuition Remission
As an employee, your tuition remission benefit includes four credit or audit hours per semester at any UC campus or online program. Tuition remission benefits include many ancillary fees (i.e. campus, general, IT fees). Tuition remission does not cover late fees.
Part-time unrepresented and classified staff and College of Medicine faculty (50-64%): This benefit becomes available the semester that begins after the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
Term Adjunct and COM Faculty 1-49% FTE: tuition remission becomes available on the first day of the term in which you teach. There are some circumstances where graduate tuition remission is taxable. Tuition remission is not available for dependents.
Sick Time
Part-time classified and unrepresented, unclassified employees and COM Faculty 50-64% FTE refer to appropriate sick leave policy available online.
This section is not applicable to term adjuncts, College of Medicine faculty 1-49% and visiting faculty (short term).
Vacation Time
Part-time unrepresented, unclassified employees and COM Faculty 50-64% FTE refer to the appropriate vacation policy available online.
This section is not applicable to term adjuncts, College of Medicine faculty 1-49% and part-time, classified bi-weekly employees or visiting faculty (short term).
