Phrases with «contingent faculty»

The phrase "contingent faculty" refers to part-time or temporary instructors who are hired on a temporary basis, often to fill gaps in teaching needs or to handle increased enrollments. These instructors are not on a tenure track and usually do not receive the same benefits or job security as full-time professors. Full definition

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Sentences with «contingent faculty»

Some of the 36 % of contingent faculty members who work full time have contracts and at least some benefits. (sciencemag.org)
The union proposal, which the university opposes as too costly, would guarantee full - time contingent faculty a minimum of $ 45,000 a year, up from $ 30,000. (sciencemag.org)
In 2006, the percentage of contingent faculty members was lowest in public research universities, at 51 % of instructional staff, and 57 % at public comprehensive institutions, according to an article by Kezar and Cecile Sam. (sciencemag.org)
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Phrases with «contingent faculty»

Sentences with «contingent faculty»

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