Sessional Academic Support at Monash

"Adopt as your fundamental creed that you will equip yourself for life, not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole community."
Sir John Monash, 1923

The University's statement of purpose, as articulated in Monash Directions 2025 and reflected in the Monash Passport, emphasises that Monash is a university whose graduates embody its distinctive approach and commitment to social justice. The explicit claim is that "when they graduate they will be equipped to live, learn, work and contribute globally. They will have been inspired by our internationally-focused, research-led teaching and wish to use their talents to improve the world."

The Monash Graduate Attributes expand on these aspirations and reflect the vision of Sir John Monash. They form the foundation for the discipline-specific attributes that Monash students develop in preparation for their future.

Sessional academics have an important part to play in assisting the university and its students and graduates to fulfil these aspirations. Sessional staff are often the front-line contact for students, and make a significant and highly valued contribution to the University's education programs; the quality of sessional teaching is a critical factor in student learning.

This website is designed to support sessional academics in our educational enterprise by providing dedicated information and resources about:

• Employment processes
• Working with students
• Teaching and learning strategies 
• The Monash environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Resources for managers and supervisors of sessional staff