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Describing economic and professional marginalization of adjunct faculty and reluctance of tenured colleagues and administrators to work for change, calls for institutional caps on percentage of courses taught by adjuncts, a pay rate closer to 75 percent of tenured salary rather than the current 25 percent, and time limits on adjuncts teaching full loads.--ERIC abstract

This study investigated beliefs held by faculty and administrators that influenced the first-year implementation of post-tenure review and the factors that influenced those beliefs. The goal of this study was to identify patterns of beliefs and their influences across four campuses within one state system.--ERIC abstract

In spite of repeated considerations and positive action to engage, retain and advance African Americans in executive positions, there are only a few African Americans in executive level administration posts in colleges and universities. An analysis of the status of African Americans in higher and post secondary education shows that legislation alone does not foster change, but requires key decision makers and leaders to focus on changing the institution culture in support of goals linked closely to theories like representative bureaucracy.--ERIC abstract

Analyzes available data to determine the validity of explanations offered for the shortage of qualified academic librarians. Highlights include recruiting academic/ research librarians; library school enrollment trends; placement data; future possibilities; salary and working conditions; and professional issues.--ERIC abstract

Discusses the employment conditions and levels of satisfaction of the increasing numbers of full- and part-time college faculty members ineligible for tenure. Recommends extension of academic freedom, a reasonable amount of job security for all faculty, inclusion of tenure-ineligible faculty members in governance, and basing faculty rewards and recognition on productivity rather than tenure status. Theme issue: What Contributes to Job Satisfaction among Faculty and Staff, No. 105.--ERIC abstract

Argues that preserving privilege is the dominant aim of the postmodern university and that the faculty as "guild" demands silence and conformity. Cites instances of careerism, suppression of free speech, and corruption of tenure practices.--ERIC abstract

The authors find evidence that many professors are dissatisfied with their workload. Moreover, dissatisfaction increases among those working the longest hours. The data also indicate that very long hours on the job greatly contribute to research productivity. The very long hours demanded by faculty jobs thus pose a dilemma for parents who want to spend time with their children & their families. The authors conclude by suggesting that the challenge is to create a set of expectations for academic employment that are compatible with responsible parenting in dual-career couples.--from Sociological Abstracts abstract

Includes policies on sexual harassment, classroom accomodations, employment of faculty family members, short-term medical disability, and other issues, from the Yale University Faculty Handbook.