Support for sessional staff
Sessional teachers are those members of staff who are employed to teach on a session-by-session basis, in any capacity and at any level across the university. They include tutors, casual lecturers, demonstrators, clinical tutors, and people external to the university from the professions or industry. They might teach sessionally through choice because of other work or family commitments, or sessional teaching may be a stepping stone to other forms of academic employment.
Sessional teachers are an essential part of the learning and teaching community at UNSW and we are committed to making your learning and teaching experiences here as rewarding and fulfilling as possible. Sessional teachers bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to the university campus that enhances the quality of students' educational experiences, and contributes to our diverse and rich academic environment.
Working as a sessional teacher has its own unique qualities and challenges. UNSW is a large and complex organisation, and starting work here can be a bewildering experience for new staff, especially for those who may be here for just a few hours a week. The information included here is intended to support you in meeting these challenges. You will also find that your course coordinator, Head of School and school administrators can support you in doing your job effectively.
In addition to the resources for Teaching@UNSW the following links contain information specifically relevant for sessional teaching staff:
See also the RED (Recognition, Enhancement, Development) website - the product of a ALTC project entitled, The Contribution of Sessional Teaching to Higher Education.
If you have suggestions for other information you would like to see on the website, or for other resources and programs that would help sessional teachers, please contact Colina Mason on 56977, email cm.mason@unsw.edu.au. We are consulting with staff across the university to ensure that we develop the best possible resources and programs for sessional teachers at UNSW, and you are encouraged to contact us with your thoughts and suggestions.
