Sessional Positions Clause Samples

Sessional Positions. 5.1.1 Sessional positions are to be used for a replacement need, clearly identified temporary need, and may be a position not funded through the Program Profile process (outside the College's base budget). The Faculty Association shall be notified in writing of the College's intent to utilize a sessional position and the specific purpose as outlined in this Article at least prior to advertisement. Subject to Articles 6.6 and 5.2.5, a sessional position carries no implication of renewal beyond the term of appointment nor of any subsequent transfer. 5.1.2 A sessional position, shall after two (2) cumulative teaching years become a regular full-time position. For the purposes of Articles 5.1, 5.2 and 6.6, "cumulative teaching year" denotes a total of twelve (12) months of sessional positions including preparation, and vacation time and professional development time. Both consecutive and intermittent positions (exclusive of positions of four (4) weeks or less) separated by five (5) months or less must count towards this total. Although the sessional position is regularized after two (2) cumulative teaching years, the filling of the regularized position shall not occur until after the completion of the appointment of any sessional incumbent. 5.1.3 For the purposes of Articles 5.1, 5.2 and 6.6, a position is a full-time work assignment within a discipline or subject area at the same campus location made for a reason specified in 5.1. 1. For the purposes of 5.1, 5.2 and 6.6, campus location means the specific city or town (or its equivalent). For the purposes of regularization 5.1.2, a sessional position shall be deemed to be continued if it is a continuation of the same specific replacement need, the same specific temporary need, or the identical or general subject material and instructional nature associated with the original position at the original campus location.