The Adjunct's Handbook

Introduction
1. The Pros and Cons of Adjuncting
2. Defining an Adjunct and Getting Hired
3. Learning from Adjuncts in 33 Undergraduate Majors
4. Pay, Benefits, Job Security, and Unions
5. Teaching Load, Course Choice, and Syllabus Design
6. Know Your Rights
7. Best Practices for In-Person Teaching
8. Best Practices for Online Teaching
9. Working More Successfully with Students
10. Getting Along with Others at the College/University
11. Adjuncts and the Media
12. Dealing with Self-Esteem, Stigma, Inclusiveness, and Safety Concerns
13. Turning Your Adjunct Job into a Full-time Position
14. Making Adjuncting Work for You and Your Career Beyond Academia
15. Suggestions for Seasoned Adjuncts
16. Do I Stay, or Do I Go?
17. Summary and Conclusion
Glossary
Additional References
Online Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author