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Casual academics aren’t going anywhere, so what can universities do to ensure learning isn’t affected?

Casual academics aren’t going anywhere, so what can universities do to ensure learning isn’t affected?

More Australian universities are relying on casual academics to teach their students. It’s difficult to estimate the exact proportion of academic staff on casual contracts, but reports suggest up to 80% of undergraduate courses in some Australian universities have been taught by a casual academic. By mid-2018, an estimated 94,500 people were employed at Australian universities on […] … learn more→