Committee O
Contact: Rebecca Mead, Chair (2007)
Membership: is open to all AAUP NMU Chapter members.
Meetings:
March 16, 2007 Meeting: Agenda
CONTINGENT FACULTY SURVEY
American
Association of University Professors
Northern Michigan University Chapter
The NMU Chapter of the AAUP seeks to become more informed about the patterns of contingent academic labor employment here on campus.
If you are an adjunct or term faculty (full- or part-time) PLEASE fill out the following form electronically and return it to Rebecca Mead (Chair, Committee O), Department of History (rmead@nmu.edu). PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BEFORE YOU LEAVE AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER.
We understand that some people might hesitate to answer some of these questions, but
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT!!
CONTINGENT FACULTY
SURVEY
American Association of University Professors
Northern Michigan University Chapter
1) Department _____________________________________________________
2) Position _____________________________________________________
3) Type of appointment:
Adjunct ____ 1-year term ____ 2-year term ____ 3-year term ______
4) Total amount of time you have taught at NMU: __________________________
5) Has this been continuous or intermittent service (please specify)?
Intermittent ____________ Continuous ___________________
Details? ________________________________________________________
6) Do you/have you teach anywhere else locally? If so, how long and how often? ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
7) How many classes per term do you usually teach? ______________________
8) How many classes per year do you usually teach? _______________________
9) Would you like to teach more/less if you could? More _______ Less _______
10) How many hours per week do you work at NMU (including grading, office hours, and related activities):
Classroom teaching ______________
Office hours ______________
Preparation time ______________
Grading ______________
Other ______________
11) How are the decisions for adjunct assignments made in your department (e.g., department chair, faculty committee, tossing a coin)?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
12) Are you satisfied that this system is equitable? Yes ____ No _____
13) Is there any system for evaluating the performance of adjuncts in your department? Yes ____ No _____
If so, how is that information compiled and utilized? ______________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Do you receive a copy of the report? Yes ____ No _____
14) Why do you teach here at NMU? (Please mark all that apply, and use the space below to elaborate, if desired.)
I have another job and I’m earning extra money as an adjunct _______________
I am teaching as an adjunct while I finish my degree at NMU ______________
I am teaching as an adjunct while I finish my degree elsewhere _____________
I love to teach and this is what is currently available ______________________
I rely upon this income to support myself _______________________________
I rely upon this income to support my family ____________________________
I am tied to the area because of other obligations _________________________
15) Are you provided with, or have you ever had problems getting the following services?
Office space Yes _____ No _______
Telephone Yes _____ No _______
Copy machine Yes _____ No _______
Free parking Yes _____ No _______
PEIF privileges Yes _____ No _______
Other Yes _____ No _______
16) Are you
Invited to participate in department meeting? Yes _____ No _______
Would you like to do so? Yes _____ No _______
Invited to participate in department activities? Yes _____ No _______
Would you like to do so?
Invited to apply for university resources? Yes _____ No _______
Would you like to do so? Yes _____ No _______
17) What are you paid per class? ___________________________________
18) What is your gender? Female ________ Male __________
19) What is your level of education? _______________________
20) Do you also have another job? Yes ______ No _________
21) Are you: Married/partnered _______ Single _______
22) Is your partner/spouse also employed at NMU? Yes _____ No ______
If so, is s/he:
Tenure/track Faculty ____ Adjunct Faculty _____ Staff _____ Student ______
23) Do you have health benefits? NMU _____ Other source ______ None ______
24) What do you think are the most pressing issues facing adjunct faculty at NMU (Scale from 1 = not very significant to 10 = HUGE!!)?
Lack of job security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lack of benefits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Low pay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Isolation from university community 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Limited access to resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Limited access to professional
development funds/opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lack of recognition and respect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Other? (Please explain below) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
25) Do you have any suggestions for improving the situation of NMU adjuncts?
26) Any additional comments?
End of survey. Thank you.
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