2.1 Orientation Sessions for Adjunct Faculty

Available online through Faculty Affairs, is a brief orientation.

Some schools and colleges may have specific orientations for adjunct faculty. Please check with your dean’s office before the beginning of the semester to see if an orientation will be offered. A complete listing of contact numbers can be found in the section on useful telephone numbers and contacts.

2.2 Paychecks

Your letter of appointment to the adjunct faculty at Temple University outlines when you should expect to be paid. For further information on how pay is made or if you are unclear about when you can expect to receive your paycheck/paystub or notice an error in your paycheck/paystub, please consult with your dean’s office for more information.

2.3 Parking

Adjunct faculty members who commute to a location with University-operated parking solely to perform their adjunct duties must be offered a parking pass from their appointing unit(s). The parking pass must equal the number of days of instruction assigned during the semester or an equivalent allowance. Any adjunct faculty member who needs a parking accommodation for a disability should contact the Office of Parking Services at 215-204-5301 to arrange for accommodation. For more information, visit https://campusoperations.temple.edu/parking-transportation.

2.4 Temple Identification Cards

Temple University’s Human Resources (215-204-7174) will provide each member of the University community with a University ID Card (Owl Card) that identifies the

cardholder by picture, name and function. This identification card should be carried when you are on campus and must be shown upon request when entering all Temple buildings. The University ID Card (Owl Card) is the property of Temple University and must be surrendered upon demand or when the relationship for which the card was issued is no longer in effect. For more information on how to obtain these cards, where pictures are taken, or to report lost or stolen cards, please consult with your department chair and/or your dean’s office.

2.5 TUPortal and Obtaining an E-mail Account

Once you have an AccessNet username and TUsecure password, you can use TUmail for sending and receiving your @temple.edu e-mail. Your e-mail address is your AccessNet username@temple.edu, such as jallende@temple.edu. You also have the option to customize your e-mail address. For example, if your AccessNet account is tua00000 and your name is John Doe, you can create an e-mail address of johndoe@temple.edu, provided this address is not currently in use. To find out how to create aliases and to also update your TUmail From address, go to: https://its.temple.edu/email-aliases-creating-and-using.

Obtaining a free e-mail account at Temple is easy and can be done online. For further information please go to https://accounts.temple.edu and follow the instructions. In addition to accessing your Temple e-mail through TUportal, you can also manage your Temple e-mail through the TUmail web site at: http://tumail.temple.edu

With your AccessNet username and TUsecure password, you can gain entry to TUportal which offers a single sign-on gateway to some of Temple's most popular online services. These services, described below, include TUmail, Canvas, Self-Service Banner, Diamond Dollars, Employee Self Service, TUlibrary, and Cherry & White. You can access TUportal at: http://tuportal.temple.edu

2.6 Other Benefits

2.6.1 Health Benefits

The Temple University Office of Human Resources Benefits Department offers health insurance and a selection of voluntary benefits to Temple’s regular adjunct faculty members.

There are two levels of health care subsidy by the University: 50% or 25% of single coverage depending on the number of semesters/courses taught by a regular adjunct in an academic year. Any regular adjunct can elect family coverage, provided the adjunct pays 100% of the additional charge for such coverage.

Regular adjunct faculty are those who meet the eligibility criteria below:

Eligibility for the 50% subsidy of single coverage:

• Faculty appointed to teach two courses in the current semester each bearing two credits or more and having had primary responsibility for two courses each bearing two credits or more in at least one of the three immediately preceding Fall or Spring semesters; or
• In the case of clinical or research faculty, those working twenty (20) hours or more per week in the current semester and having worked twenty (20) hours or more per week in at least one of the three immediately preceding Fall or Spring semesters.

Eligibility for the 25% subsidy of single coverage:

• Faculty having primary responsibility for one course in the current semester bearing two credits or more and having had primary responsibility for at least one course bearing two credits or more in at least one of the three immediately preceding Fall or Spring semesters; or

• Clinical or research faculty working ten (10) hours or more per week in the current semester and having worked ten (10) hours or more per week in at least one of the three immediately preceding Fall or Spring semesters.

Eligible regular adjunct faculty may enroll in the medical plan within 31 days of their appointment date. Coverage will be effective the first of the month following enrollment. For further information, visit: https://careers.temple.edu/hr-resources/our-functional-areas/benefits-administration

2.6.2 Voluntary Benefits

Voluntary benefits available to regular adjunct faculty include discounted auto and home insurance; a discount program for Verizon wireless; access to travel assistance through International SOS; automobile rental discounts; health club discounts and more. For more information, please visit: https://careers.temple.edu/hr-resources/our-functional-areas/employee-benefits/additional-benefit-options

2.6.3 Tax Sheltered Annuity

As a part-time faculty member at Temple you are eligible to participate in a tax sheltered annuity plan. You should note that this benefit is available to you with no University match. For more information on making pre-tax contributions to this plan or to request enrollment forms, please call the Temple University Benefits Office at 215-926-2270 or email benefits@temple.edu.

2.6.4 Temple University Bookstore Discount

All Temple University faculty are entitled to a 20% discount on books and certain school supplies at the Temple University Bookstore. Your Temple ID (clearly stating that you are a faculty member) must be shown at the time of purchase to take advantage of this benefit.

2.7 Transportation Services

2.7.1 Shuttle Service

The Office of Facilities Management offers shuttle transport services. To take advantage of this service, you must show your valid Temple identification card to the driver. Information on different shuttle bus services and schedules are available by accessing the Office of Facilities Management main website at: http://campusoperations.temple.edu/parking-transportation/shuttle-services. There is a Shuttle Info Line for all Temple shuttle services. Anyone can access this information by calling 215-204-7955 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. An updated recorded message will give current status of shuttle schedules.

2.7.2 Maps of the Campus

Adjunct faculty can access maps of Temple campuses, find information on hotel accommodations, find out more information on Temple University Parking Authority and obtain driving directions using Google Maps or MapQuest at the following website: http://www.temple.edu/maps.

2.7.3 Public Transportation and Transit Links

Information on accessing Temple’s local campuses is available in Appendix A within this manual.

2.8 Safety and Security at Temple University

Personal safety is a joint responsibility of the Temple University community and Campus Safety Services. You can help protect yourself by remembering that the best defense against crime is prevention. Use common sense and good judgment in your day-to-day activities and do not become overconfident about your safety.

Temple University maintains an emergency alert system to notify the university community of security problems on or near campus. You can register for these alerts at: https://safety.temple.edu/tusafe/tualert

Temple University’s Main Campus, Health Sciences, and Ambler campuses have Code Blue Emergency phones. There are approximately 90 phones spread throughout these Temple University campuses. In case of an emergency, press the red button; this will activate the system causing bright blue strobe flashes and a call will go directly to Temple Police.

Escort and shuttle bus services, run by Temple University Facilities Management are also available to you. Campus Police recommend using shuttle buses, but Campus Police will provide an escort in the event that you find it is necessary. Simply dial

1-TRIP (1-1234) from any location within the University. This security escort service is available seven days a week, dusk to dawn, for everyone associated with Temple. Call the Temple Police for an escort at the number listed above (1-TRIP). Keep in mind that sometimes an officer is not immediately available, but be patient, and the escort will arrive as soon as possible.

Please note that the emergency on-campus phone number for contacting campus police is 1-1234 for all campuses. For more information about campus police services, please visit their website at: https://safety.temple.edu.