Comparison of Full-time vs Part-time Faculty Duties and Support
|
Responsibilities/Activities |
Full-time Faculty |
Adjunct Faculty |
|
Teaching classes |
Paid* |
Paid |
|
Advising students |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
Office hours |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
Department/division meetings |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
College committee meetings |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
Curriculum development |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
Program/department review |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
Advising student clubs |
Paid* |
Not paid |
|
Office space |
Provided |
Limited to none |
|
Computer |
Provided |
Shared at best |
|
Professional development |
On-campus, paid. Off-campus support varies. |
On-campus, not paid. Off-campus support varies. |
|
Sick days |
10 per year |
Not paid |
|
Health insurance |
GIC state insurance |
Not paid |
|
Pension plan |
Yes, but no Social Security |
OBRA savings plan, no employer contribution, no Social Security |