I like working with our department's adjuncts, which may be why hiring adjuncts is the greatest stressor in my job. Every summer that I am chair I need to work to staff sections.
Our long-term adjuncts are pretty self-sufficient. The new ones that we have hired in past years have been problematic. Two years ago the new fall adjuncts both had to be let go for poor performance. It was painful.
I have two conflicting pressures from administration: to hire excellent teachers but not to offer them a full load that would require benefits. Having taught part-time I understand how important benefits are.
Last time for me---next summer it is someone else's responsibility.
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