Argues that part-time teachers should receive the status and benefits granted full time college English teachers with similar competencies, qualifications, and experience. (RB)

This bibliography lists materials published on the topic since 1970. Most entries are annotated. Listed are 21 books, 69 articles, and five theses. The entries deal with part-time and substitute teaching at all levels. (JM)

Since most of the part-time faculty at Montgomery College (Maryland) teach in the evening, communication with administrators, division chairmen, and department chairmen is often difficult. This handbook was compiled to summarize information useful to part-time faculty members. After a general introduction to the philosophy, objectives, and…

Indicts the system that keeps caring, competent part-time teachers from earning a living wage and joining the "system" of job stability. (RAE)

Based on a survey of attitudes and characteristics of 563 part-time instructors in North Carolina community colleges, the authors conclude that part-time faculty play a vital role in the community college but are not fully appreciated. More administrative and instructional support services for part-time faculty are advocated. (JDS)

The contributions in this book address issues related to the management of part-time and adjunct college faculty members, including the impact of new technology, and provide information necessary for effective management in the future. The chapters are: (1) "A Vision of the Future--From the CEO" (Roy A. Church); (2) "Managing Adjunct and Part-Time…

Colleges and universities of all kinds rely on part-time faculty to teach students from the freshman year through graduate studies, although they are more likely to teach lower division students. Overall, 43% of postsecondary instructional faculty work part-time, while full-time tenure track positions are held by about 18% of faculty members.…

A survey of part-time faculty at state-funded institutions of higher education in Ohio was conducted in spring 2000. A weighted, stratified, random sample of part-time faculty was selected, and there was a 50% response rate, for a total of 2,520 responses. Findings show that part-time faculty make up a significant portion of the state higher…

This guide explains some of the intellectual property rights of part-time college faculty members and the circumstances under which faculty can defend intellectual property rights. The term "intellectual property" refers to proprietary information, materials, or products, the owner of which may possess intellectual property rights under trademark,…

The relationship between the use of part-time faculty and student retention was studied at a comprehensive Midwestern university. Of particular interest was the degree to which first-time full-time freshmen were exposed to part-time faculty and whether there are ways to determine if faculty status, defined as part-time versus full-time, have a…

One of the recommendations of the Visiting Committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to Nova Southeastern University during its accreditation process was that the University should demonstrate that the number of part-time faculty members teaching in its graduate programs is not excessive. In response to this recommendation, a…

A suggestion that husband-wife teams to employed as partnership teachers, and a fictitious example of how such a team might work. (SP)

Report of a survey of academic institutions in the Association of Research Libraries to determine how many librarians were involved in formal teaching programs as a measure of one way to meet the responsibilities of faculty status. (Editor/JS)

Warns that using part-time faculty without an adequate support program may be damaging to a community college's reputation and institutional integrity. Lists ten special provisions administrators have found effective in working with part-time faculty, including inservice training with release time, instructional support staff, handbooks, staff…

Discusses the injustices associated with part-time faculty status. Calls for professionals to recognize and try, ethically, to solve the problems of part-timers. Suggests procedures institutions can adopt to facilitate the integration of part-timers. (PD)