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Masterman,Miriam L. Plavin; Campbell,Leslie A.

JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Making Visible Our Invisible Faculty: Mentoring for Contingent Online Faculty

Author(s): Gaye Luna

Citation: Gaye Luna, (2018) "Making Visible Our Invisible Faculty: Mentoring for Contingent Online Faculty," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.18, Iss. 2, pp. 52-65

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Since the U.S. recession, restructuring of the economy highlighted the growth of contingent workforces

that provide flexibility, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness in organizations. Academe with limited

resources increased reliance on contingent faculty (also known as part-time and adjunct faculty) for

teaching. Contingent faculties who teach online for colleges and universities have received little attention in terms of their needs and interests. This article focuses on these invisible and voiceless faculties and presents a meta-synthesis of research that addressed contingent online faculty and mentoring strategies and programs.