Abstract
This article critically examines the working conditions and institutional treatment of part-time and temporary theatre faculty in higher education. Drawing on practical examples from departmental experience, the discussion identifies pervasive inequities in pay, benefits, job security, and professional recognition. It argues that adjunct instructors—often highly qualified and essential to departmental operations—are constrained by structural hierarchies that deny them access to institutional resources, decision-making privileges, and equitable workloads. The analysis highlights how such disparities perpetuate a two-tier faculty system, eroding morale and academic cohesion. Specific issues include inadequate office space, exclusion from faculty governance, limited access to secretarial or developmental support, and inconsistent expectations regarding teaching and production responsibilities. The author proposes that equitable treatment requires redefinition of adjunct status as a function of teaching load rather than instructional quality, coupled with administrative and cultural shifts toward inclusion, respect, and professional parity. The article concludes that reforming institutional attitudes and resource allocations is essential to sustaining an ethical and effective educational environment.
Recommended Citation
Filippo, Joe
(1987)
"The Rights of Part-Time and Temporary Theatre Faculty,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 59, Article 28.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol59/iss1/28
