A new book shows how casual educators and teachers play a crucial role in education. But many face underpayment and uncertainty juggling too many contract jobs.
- Senior Lecturer, School of Education, UNSW
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Charles Sturt University
A school tour often sits within the itinerary of a tour of southern Africa, or alongside wildlife tourism ventures.
Fifty to 80% of undergraduate teaching in Australia is done by casual or sessional staff
Hundreds of casual academics have lost work in the COVID-19 crisis. They make up the majority of the teaching workforce at universities but they don’t quality for any government assistance.
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