Compensation
Compensation for members of MUFA is outlined in the Joint Committee Agreement.
McMaster University Faculty Association (MUFA) Joint Committee Agreement 2019-2022
Joint Administration/Faculty Association Committee remuneration agreement for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 | Site
Benefits
Effective July 1, 2019, your benefit plan incorporated the following changes:
- Expanded Mental Health Benefits – Maximum coverage of $3,000 per person (including eligible dependents) per benefit year, in total for services received by registered psychologists, social workers and psychotherapists.
- Improved Dental Claims Process – The University will allow assignment of dental claims to the dental office, where available. MUFA members will pay the dental office the difference between the total bill and the amount paid by the McMaster plan.
- Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) receivers, transmitters or sensors – Coverage for persons diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, up to a combined maximum of $4,000 per person per benefit year. Sun Life must be provided a doctor`s note confirming the diagnosis.
- Hearing Aids – Coverage of 80% of the costs of hearing aids prescribed by an ear, nose and throat specialist, up to a maximum of $1,500 per person per ear over a period of three benefit years. Repairs are included in this maximum.
- Basic Life Insurance – The employee’s annual basic earnings (rounded to the next $1,000, if not an even thousand), subject to the maximum insurable annual basic earnings of $150,000 multiplied by 175%, to a maximum coverage of $262,500.
Faculty Benefit Booklet
Benefit Booklet for Active Teaching Non-Clinical Faculty, effective July 1, 2019 | PDF
University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)
February 27, 2019
LTD Premium Rates (MUFA (Faculty), MUFA (Senior Academic Librarians) and MUALA)
Document that outlines LTD Premium Rates as of July 1, 2020 for MUFA (Faculty), MUFA (Senior Academic Librarians) and MUALA. | PDF
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
February 28, 2019
Child Care Allowance for MUFA Members
Details of the Child Care Allowance for members of MUFA | PDF
Retirement Plans
Highlights of the McMaster Salaried Pension Plan – Faculty Members
Document that outlines the highlights of the McMaster Salaried Pension Plan for Faculty Members. | PDF
How to Read your 2020 Annual Pension Statement – Salaried Plan
Document that is intended to help employees understand their annual pension statement (Salaried Plan). | PDF
LEAVES
Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for MUFA
Policy that outlines all necessary information for pregnancy/parental leaves for Faculty and MUFA librarians (Senate and Board approved) | Site
Learning and Development
Faculty Professional Development Allowance Plan (PDA) Policy and Procedures
Faculty Professional Development Allowance Plan (PDA) Policy and Procedures is managed by the McMaster Unviersity Secretariat`s Office. | Site
Academic Assessment/Career Development
Faculty Career Progress/Merit(CP/M) Plan
The Faculty Career Progress/Merit(CP/M) Plan is managed by the McMaster University Secretariat`s Office. | Site
Academic Assessment/Career Development for Faculty
Visit the Secretariat's Office for more information about Faculty Academic Appointments, Tenure and Promotion related Policies. | Site