Technical Communication Quarterly Jul 2017

Contingent Faculty, Online Writing Instruction, and Professional Development in Technical and Professional Communication

Lisa Meloncon

Abstract

Technical and professional communication (TPC) programs rely on contingent faculty to achieve their curricular mission. However, contingent faculty lack professional development opportunities. In this article, the author reports survey results (N = 91) and three cases studies that provide information on contingent faculty and their preparation for online teaching and then provides a three-step approach for TPC program administrators and faculty to follow so that programs can create sustainable professional development opportunities for contingent faculty to teach online.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2017-07-03
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2017.1339489
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing pedagogy online writing instruction professional writing

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