Emeritus Status and Post-Retirement Appointments

Faculty granted Emeritus status by the UBC Senate become Emeritus College members automatically. Non-Emeritus faculty are eligible to apply for membership. There are no annual fees. The general objectives of the College are to sustain the relationship of retired faculty and librarians with UBC and promote their interest and welfare. 

Further information can be found on the Emeritus College website, or by calling 604-827-6359 or emailing office@emerituscollege.ubc.ca   

Emeriti faculty are eligible for free parking permits, which will provide the same parking privileges as active faculty and staff. To obtain your parking permit, apply in person at Parking Services (UBCV) or Parking Services (UBCO). When you apply you must bring:

• your letter from Faculty Relations, or the letter from the AVP & Registrar
• vehicle insurance papers
• your valid driver’s license

Please note that all outstanding parking tickets must be paid before a permit will be issued. Questions regarding emeriti permits may be directed to Parking Services at 604.822.6786 or Parking Services (UBCO) at 250.807.8554.

You will continue to have email access on the UBC FAS mail system. Information on FAS mail is found on the IT Services website.

Requests for use of university space should be made to the Head of the Department well ahead of your retirement date.

Dependent children of Emeriti (formerly holding ongoing appointments) continue to be eligible for tuition waivers for credit courses subject to the Tuition Waivers for Dependent Children guidelines.

Retired tenure-stream faculty, librarians and program directors may hold a Post-Retirement Appointment (paid or unpaid) under Policy AP1 – Retired Faculty Appointments.  A Post-Retirement Appointment provides an opportunity to continue to contribute to the member’s discipline, department, or the University as a whole. A post retirement appointment is required if a member continues to engage in research or other activities at UBC.

The appointment may be

• salaried, for a renewable term of one year or less
• non-salaried, for a renewable term of three years or less

The appointment must provide a specific benefit for the unit or faculty, and the University. 

• Note that advertising requirements and Policy HR11 – Employment Advertising do not apply to appointments made under Policy AP1.
• Post-retirement appointees who have emeritus status will be provided with a separate position that is for the PRA only.
• Regular UBC Pension and benefits are not available to post-retirement appointees. Retirees may continue to access the Retirement and Survivor Benefits Program.
• If the PRA is a paid appointment Canada Pension Plan (CPP) deductions will be applied.  Individuals already in receipt of CPP benefits will need provide proof of receipt to Payroll in order to prevent deductions.

Refer to the knowledge based article on faculty Post-Retirement Appointments. 

The conferral of emeritus status alone does not create an appointment with UBC and does not provide liability insurance coverage. If a retired faculty member will continue to perform work for UBC (paid or unpaid), the department must process a post retirement appointment to ensure proper coverage and reduce risk to both the retiree and the University.

• Unpaid Appointments – Unpaid appointees may be covered under UBC’s Liability Insurance Policy as Volunteer Workers, which includes general and professional liability for duties performed under UBC’s direction.
  • Requirements: Appointment letter must state the role is without salary/benefits and outline duties.
  • Note: Volunteer Workers are not covered by WorkSafeBC, but optional AD&D insurance is available. More info →
• Remunerated Appointments – Paid post-retirement roles are considered employment and are covered by UBC’s Liability Insurance Policy and WorkSafeBC, the same as other employees. More info →