Sessional definition

Sessional faculty are hired annually on a per-course basis, with commensurate Teaching & Teaching-Related Duties, but no requirements regarding Professional Practice/Research or Service.

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Sessional means full-time faculty members who have been appointed pursuant to Clause 16.04 for a period of either four (4) or eight (8) months.

Sessional member means a Faculty Member whose appointment is for a specific period of time within an academic year;

Examples of Sessional in a sentence

• For example, if an employee with Continuing Sessional Standing has an average annual teaching intensity of 3 Type 1 or equivalent positions over the previous 5 contract years and is offered 2 Type 1 or equivalent positions, then upon application the employee will receive 1/4 of the rate for 1 Type 1 or equivalent position.

• An employee who elects to opt out of the Continuing Sessional Standing Program shall communicate such election in writing to Faculty Relations.

• In situations as per 3(a) above, where more than one Regular Sessional employee has a right of first refusal, the determining factor for that right shall be based upon the date of first appointment with the College.

• Bargaining unit employees shall be granted Continuing Sessional Standing upon the completion of three consecutive contract years (September 1 to August 31) with an average annual minimum teaching intensity of 2 Type 1 or equivalent positions over the three years.

• Sessional faculty employees whose appointments are for a period of one semester or less may be evaluated once during each appointment.

More Definitions of Sessional

Sessional. PPE is permitted. That means you don’t have to change all of your equipment after every contact if you are in an area with more than one patient. Doffing (removal) of PPE is important. Rehearse and ask a colleague (‘buddy’) to watch you.

Sessional means an Employee who works full-time or part-time hours for less than twelve (12) months each year. The non-working period each year is viewed as a temporary lay-off. A mutually agreed condition of employment provides assurance of resumption of work in the same position.

Sessional. Employee is one who works full-time or part-time hours for less than twelve (12) months each year on a permanent basis. The non- working period each year is viewed as a temporary lay-off during which time the Employee shall continue to accumulate Service and Seniority. The provisions of Article 14 shall not apply to a Sessional Employee’s “temporary lay-off” period. A mutually agreed condition of employment provides assurance of resumption of work in the same position. For each year, a Sessional Employee’s term shall be the same total number of weeks of continuous employment normally coinciding with the University’s academic year. Furthermore, the Sessional Employee’s term shall commence at the beginning of a week and end on Friday of a week unless they fall on a statutory holiday. The Sessional Employee shall be advised no later than the last day of work before their temporary lay-off of their return to work date.

Sessional means a subject which is practiced by student in a semester for which there is no end semester exam.

Sessional. A Member with a full workload who is employed with a contract of four months or more and not exceeding one year. Years of Service Shall be the accumulation of full-time consecutive years of employment as a Member with the College. Time served before authorized leaves of absence shall be included, but the time served during any leave without pay shall not be included.

Sessional member means a Faculty Member whose appointment Is for a specific period of in any of the categories as per Clauses and

Sessional means a Faculty Member who holds a Sessional appointment as defined in the applicable collective agreement;