Managers of adjunct and part-time faculty on today's college campuses face a variety of challenges created by the increasing numbers of adjuncts, the changing demographics of students, and the exponential growth in technology use in higher education delivery. These factors will not only impact the training and use of adjunct faculty but will continue to raise questions related to legal, ethical and professional issues pertinent to academia. This book offers the best in management ideas as well as examples of successful and exemplary programs. Written by administrators for administrators, this updated and expanded second edition is a collection of 15 essays that provide expert guidance and advice on topics such as the management of adjunct faculty on branch and off-campus sites, exemplary models of orientation, and the effective development and evaluation of adjunct/part-time faculty.

Teaching in College: A Resource for College Teachers

Education & Teaching

Greive, Donald

Higher & Continuing Education

The Part-Time Pr

Non-Credit Instruction: A Guide for Continuing and Adult Education Programs

This is the hardcover of the fourth edition of the popular "A Handbook for Adjunct and Part-time Faculty and Teachers of Adults."

A Handbook for Adjunct, Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults

Adjunct Advocate Inc

With over 265,000 copies sold since its first edition was printed in 2000, A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults has become one of the most trusted faculty development resources available today. This 7th edition of A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults helps readers tackle the day-to-day challenges associated with college teaching. The book takes teaching faculty (including those new to the classroom) step-by-step through the semester. Readers begin with a discussion about the importance of andragogy, student-centered learning and cooperative/collaborative learning. From there, the book offers readers loads of suggestions and expert teaching tips. Instructors sharpen their skills and become more confident and competent in the classroom. A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults shows readers how to build stronger lesson plans, integrate media and technology into lectures effectively, facilitate more dynamic classroom discussions and craft a variety of test types and assessment tools (including self-assessment tools). A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults offers practical advice and successful strategies in a readable, accessible style and format.

A Handbook for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty and Teachers of Adults

Lesko, Patricia

Part-Time Press

From Just in Time Teaching and the Experiential Learning Cycle, to course planning and the best ways to integrate social media and technology into your classroom, the new 6th edition of Teaching Strategies &amp; Techniques for Adjunct Faculty offers up the latest teaching approaches coupled with fresh perspectives. You will read about classroom management, testing, grading and even a section on incorporating blended and flipped learning techniques. This is an intentionally brief and to-the-point book for busy teaching faculty. It is a quick and straightforward teaching reference full of tips, strategies and proven techniques. If you are new to college teaching, returning to the profession or have been teaching for several years, this newest edition of Teaching Strategies will help make your teaching experience more productive and enjoyable.

Teaching Strategies & Techniques for Adjunct Faculty