The New School recognizes Local 7902 Academics Come Together/ACT-UAW for all part-time faculty, employed by the university, with the exception of part-time faculty teaching at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. 

All employees who either belong in this union or supervise such employees must thoroughly review the contract between the university and Local 7902. 

Click here for a copy of the contract between the university and Local 7902

Part-Time Faculty Resources

• Paid Academic Leaves
• Unpaid Academic Leaves
• Eligible Benefits
• ACT-UAW Website (Union employees should familiarize themselves with the information provided by the union on this website.)
• Online Tutorials
• Classroom Observation Evaluation Form
• Faculty Development Fund
• Multi-Year Appointments
• Provost Office
• Schedule of Availability Survey for Academic Year 2009-2010 is now closed. Part-time faculty who have not yet submitted their preferences may be able to do so by contacting the Departments they teach in directly.