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Adjunct Faculty Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Analysis, James Bernard Aug 2024

Adjunct Faculty Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Analysis, James Bernard

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The purpose of this research was to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experiences of adjunct faculty. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unparalleled disruption around the globe. Challenges that were faced in higher education included health and safety protocols, social distancing, emergency remote teaching, and closing campuses while trying to maintain quality of the education and perceived value for the student.

Adjunct faculty play a significant role in higher education, teaching and supporting academic programs. Given the reliance on the use of adjunct faculty and recognizing the link between job satisfaction and performance, the experiences of adjunct …