Contingent faculty (adjunct or freelance instructors) in U.S. higher education increasingly face contractual exploitation, being pressured to fulfill unpaid research quotas despite teaching-only contracts. This article examines its impacts on education quality and academic integrity.
higher education reform
The Hidden Exploitation in Academia: When Adjunct Faculty Are Forced into Unpaid Research
Adjunct faculty face unfair pressure to publish academic research beyond contractual obligations as U.S. universities pursue AACSB accreditation. This systemic issue highlights structural inequities in higher education and demands reform of faculty evaluation systems.
Academic Exploitation: The Research Publication Dilemma Facing Adjunct Faculty
This article examines the hidden exploitation of adjunct faculty (freelance teachers) in U.S. higher education, where teaching-only contract instructors are pressured to fulfill unpaid research quotas. We analyze its impacts on educational quality, academic integrity, and career development.
The Hidden Exploitation in Academia: When Adjunct Faculty Are Forced into Unpaid Research
Adjunct faculty members in U.S. universities face increasing pressure to publish academic research beyond contractual obligations, driven by institutions pursuing AACSB accreditation. This article examines the structural inequities forcing contingent educators into unpaid scholarly work and proposes solutions for fairer evaluation systems. Keywords: adjunct faculty, AACSB accreditation, research pressure.
Education Inequity: The Tuition Dilemma and Opportunity Gap for Immigrant Students
Immigrant students face significant barriers in higher education, including high international tuition fees and limited financial aid. This article explores how policies impact students’ futures, with examples like a Nigerian Oxford admittee.
