On an annual basis commencing in September of each year, the University will make available a professional development fund of $55,000. The purpose of this fund is to offset costs to the Sessional Lecturer to participate in academic conferences/seminars or to purchase materials in support of their professional/academic development.
A Sessional Lecturer is entitled to such reimbursement to a maximum of $500 once per semester and subject to the availability of funds (total reimbursement for all Bargaining Unit members cannot exceed the amount available per year, therefore a claim may be pro-rated if funds exceeded).
In addition, any remaining funds at the end of the academic year may be transferred from one year to the next. Reimbursement to the allowable maximum is made upon receipt of original receipts (not orders) detailing expenses.
Please refer to Appendix C of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement.