Sylvia Wallace Sessional Lecturer Award

Teaching by sessional lecturers is of major importance in fulfilling the University's commitment to giving all students first-rate instruction. The Sylvia Wallace Sessional Lecturer Award, sponsored by The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning, annually recognizes the important and essential contribution of sessional lecturers to the University of Saskatchewan's teaching community. 

See a list of past award recipients.

This award was established in 2001 to honour the memory of Dr. Sylvia Wallace, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Dr. Wallace was an Associate Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Saskatchewan and a recipient of the University's Master Teacher Award. This namesake award recognizes exceptional competency in teaching aligned with the USask Learning Charter’s educator commitments. 

• See a list of past award recipients

Eligibility

Nominees must teach at least one course at the University of Saskatchewan during the academic year in which they were nominated. 

• Sessional lecturers teach in many different contexts: in large classes, small classes, and through individualized instruction; at the main campus or at off-campus sites; face-to-face and by various modes of distance delivery; and in all disciplines. Anyone demonstrating exceptional competence in one or more contexts is eligible. 

• While there is no rigid criterion for length and breadth of service at the University, a teaching record extending over several years and including the teaching of more than one course will tend to increase a nominee's chance of being selected for the award. 

The Award

Award recipients will be publicly recognized at an annual event and receive a $1000 prize.

Each criterion is equally important. Nominees are encouraged to present meaningful and relevant evidence across all four to illustrate their holistic contributions to teaching and learning. See the detailed criteria descriptions and rubric provided in the Nomination Guide below.

 Criterion #1: Teaching Philosophy Statement 

 Criterion #2: Evidence of Teaching Excellence 

 Criterion #3: Continuous Improvement and Professional Growth 

 Criterion #4: Exemplify Leadership in Teaching and Learning

• Nomination Dossier Guide

Nominations should be submitted to the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning by February 15th of each year, using the submission portal. 

(Note: this portal is only open during the nomination collection period)

• Submission Portal