Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 2016

A Portrait of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty in Technical and Professional Communication

Lisa Meloncon ; Peter England Texas A&M University ; Alex Ilyasova University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Abstract

We report the results of a pilot study that offers the field of technical and professional communication its first look at material working conditions of contingent faculty, such as course loads, compensation, and professional support. Findings include that contingent faculty are more enduring with stable full-time, multi-year contracts; they carry a substantial teaching loads; and the majority are satisfied and happy in their present position, but half would prefer to be working on the tenure track.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
2016-04-01
DOI
10.1177/0047281616633601
Open Access
Closed
Topics
professional writing

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