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Dunn, Sydni – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2013
In a tight job market, visiting professorships can be appealing way stations for new Ph.D.'s while they search for permanent posts. Unlike adjunct positions, which are often renewed semester by semester, visiting professorships are set by annual or even multiyear contracts, with most capped at three years. The visiting jobs often come with health…
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, Labor Market, Higher Education, College Faculty
Heller, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
On campuses around the country, part-time and temporary instructors are pushing for power, and many see unions as the most likely way to get results. At issue are salaries, benefits, terms of appointment, etc. (MLW)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Employment Level, Faculty College Relationship
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This March 12, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Fewer Stem Cells Available, NIH Says" (Brainard, Jeffrey); (2)…
Descriptors: Current Events, World Affairs, Higher Education, Scientific Research