The state of PT/contingent faculty

[wigflip]

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Has this been posted before (probably by me!)?
Of possible interest for those with academic aspirations or who hope to teach "on the side." Not discipline-specific. Includes link to the study report.
From The Chronicle of Higher Education:

http://chronicle.com/article/A-Dismal-Picture-of-Life-as/132421/

A few highlights:

"The contingent academic work force represents approximately 70 percent of the faculty."

"The differences in pay per course correlated most strongly to the type of institution. Private, nonprofit doctoral institutions paid a median of $3,800; for-profits paid $1,560."

http://chronicle.com/article/Adjuncts-Working-Conditions/133918/

 

[cara susanna]

Awesome, just what I needed to brighten my day. 😉

 

[wigflip]

Awesome, just what I needed to brighten my day. 😉

Sorry, cara. 🙁

 

[cara susanna]

It's okay, I pretty much knew it already. Although some people have pointed out that there may be sampling bias and the sample may not be generalizable

Btw, it's interesting that for-profit schools paid adjuncts the least amount of money.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

Those are probably high "churn" positions. The pay is abysmal, but the person gains experience. I'd argue the experience is worthless to anyone who has taught before, but that is an argument for another day. The programs get away with paying peanuts and the lecturer gets to tighten their belt in the name if learning. 🙄