"Where do I park my DeLorean? A Workshop to Establish an Informed and Dignified Work Experience for New Part-Time and Partial-Load Faculty".

Autor: Renaldo, Alyson R., Di Placito, Maria Lucia
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Zdroj: Interdisciplinary Journal of Student Success; 2023, Vol. 2, p5-12, 8p
Abstrakt: This paper identifies some of the problems stemming from current onboarding practices of contract faculty within many Ontario community colleges. It identifies how a lack of proper onboarding impacts new faculty. It further considers how limited onboarding informs the comprehensive relationship between colleges and contract faculty. This offering stresses the importance of managing long-term expectations, of providing clear information and fostering a sense of belonging for contract faculty. The paper begins by highlighting the existing gaps in onboarding processes, particularly for part-time (PT) and partialload (PL) instructors. It emphasizes the disconnect between institutional expectations and the information provided to new hires, leading to misunderstandings and potential resentment. The lack of clarity on career advancement prospects further compounds challenges faced by contract faculty members. The authors argue that an effective onboarding process should go beyond simply providing access to virtual learning management systems and human resources information. It should include comprehensive support and guidance tailored to the specific needs of PT and PL faculty. The paper proposes the development of an onboarding manual based upon solutions generated from a workshop that identifies and addresses the challenges faced by new contract faculty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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