The Adjunct Underclass
by Herb Childress
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Childress uses the term "adjunct underclass" to describe a specific segment of the academic workforce. How effectively does he build this argument, and what aspects of their experience—economic, social, or professional—do you find most compelling in supporting this designation?
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Before reading this book, what were your assumptions or understanding of how university faculty are employed and compensated? How has Childress's work shifted your perspective, if at all, on the academic labor market?
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Beyond the individual struggles of adjunct faculty, how does Childress argue that their widespread precarity impacts the quality of education for students and the overall mission of higher education institutions?
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