What Is Adjunct Faculty?
Adjunct faculty are members of a college faculty who do not enjoy the same compensation, benefits, and protections as full time faculty. The term “part time faculty” is often used to refer to adjunct faculty, reflecting the fact that they typically teach reduced course loads. Colleges and universities utilize adjunct faculty for a wide range of needs, although the heavy reliance on part time staffing has been criticized by some professional organizations of educators. One of the most common reasons to hire adjunct faculty is to supplement existing staffing, or to provide temporary staffing. Colleges and universities may do this when enrollment exceeds expectations, or during the course of an expansion when more full timers cannot be afforded, but more instructors are needed to attract students. Adjunct faculty can also be present as visiting faculty members, as when an instructor at one college or university visits another institution.
Related Questions
- What EPAF do I use to hire an employee into an adjunct faculty position considering the person recently retired and is receiving retirement benefits?
- How do I qualify for Unit Adjunct Faculty 1 (UAF1) and Unit Adjunct Faculty 2 (UAF2) status?
- What is the payment schedule for TA/RAs and Adjunct Faculty for 2009 - 2010?
