The equal pay for equal work argument has resulted in a trend toward higher part-time teacher salaries, approaching full-time salary equivalents. This article reviews trends around the country, and makes predictions based on documents included in the ERIC system. (NHM)

This project evaluated three modules, which were developed to meet key basic training requirements common to part-time workers in different branches of community education (adult education, community development, and youth work). Draft modules were sent to about 40 individuals or organizations in the field for comment on their structure and…

A short-term training course for part-time adult instructors (a program of the Strathcona, Alberta, Further Education Council) has been offered eight times. Findings from questionnaires completed by respondents indicated that over 97 percent want to take the course. The most obviously desired topics are adult learners' needs and characteristics.…

This annotated bibliography highlights the major points of ERIC documents and journal articles focusing on the professional development of community college faculty. Covering the period between 1979 and August 1986, the bibliography is divided into the the following areas: general directions in staff and program development (14 entries); purposes…

A description is presented of Vista College's faculty development system, which attempts to provide an atmosphere of support for the part-time faculty who carry over 85% of the teaching assignments. First, the paper provides background on the characteristics of Vista College, a non-campus community college which offers over 400 courses in general…

Based on the premise that an English teacher needs to be a scholar, this paper outlines the benefits of rhetorical theory for the teacher, and suggests an approach for teaching theory to part- and full-time composition faculty. The major benefits, for the teacher, of learning rhetorical theory include: (1) becoming more professional; (2) improving…

A study was conducted to collect data on the professional development status of part-time faculty in community colleges and to develop recommendations for an improved approach to staff development for part-time staff. The study includes an extensive review of the literature and a mailed survey involving 1,140 part-time faculty from selected League…

Over the last sixteen years, part-time teachers have become the coolies, or the burden bearers of the academic community. Used mostly to teach lower-level basic classes, they have increased in number from 36,420 in l968 to 330,000 in l985. Research about part timers began in the late l970s with Howard Tuckman, who tried to find systematic and…

A survey was conducted to examine the use of part-time forensic coaches. Ninety-nine four-year and 47 two-year colleges responded to the questionnaire. Of these, 45 four-year and 10 two-year programs indicated the use of part time coaches. A previous study had indicated that half of all part-time faculty were those who held full-time jobs in…

To determine if the rate of pay for part-time instructors at Compton Community College was low or average, a survey was conducted of the community colleges in California as to the pay of part-time instructors teaching lecture-type classes only. A survey questionnaire was sent to the Deans of Continuing Education in the 98 California community…

Discusses hiring, evaluation, involvement, and competencies of the increasing number of part-time teachers in colleges throughout the country, and the unclear expectations placed on them. Includes a competencies questionnaire for part-time instructors developed at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

Reviews decisions of the National Labor Relations Board on bargaining units for college faculties, noting difficulties involved in applying industrial experience to academic institutions. Emphasis in on whether department chairmen should be included in the bargaining unit as members of the faculty or excluded on the basis of…

Wilkinson uses the comments of the trainees to evaluate the various elements of a "Stage I" training course on skills for teaching adults. Grainger describes the difficulties encountered in running Stage I courses and how problems have been solved. (CT)

A University of Maryland's University College program to teach part-time faculty members how to become better instructors is described. The main goal is to make instructors more sensitive to the needs of adult learners. (MLW)

Findings from a survey of 526 part-time nursing faculty members indicate that they work part-time because of family obligations or need for supplemental income. Respondents expressed displeasure with certain aspects of their positions, including (1) salary, (2) fringe benefits, (3) job security, (4) academic rank, and (5) academic opportunities.…