JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Contingent Faculty Members: A Just-in-Time Work Force for Universities

Author(s): Diane Bandow, Tish Matuszek, Dennis R. Self

Citation: Diane Bandow, Tish Matuszek, Dennis R. Self, (2012) "Contingent Faculty Members: A Just-in-Time Work Force for Universities," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.12, Iss. 4, pp. 105 - 116

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Virtually no theoretical framework has been developed to enhance understanding of contingent faculty and work behaviors from the individual or organizational perspective. Little is known about this temporary work force increasingly providing education to students, because there is a paucity of research literature to inform scholars, administrators, and other stakeholders of higher business education. Universities cutting costs are relying more heavily on the just-in-time work provided by contingent faculty members. The purpose of this paper is to explicate the profile of contingent faculty as defined by available literature and the multiple issues related to the increased use of contingent faculty.