Non-standard academics: a profile across ten UK universities

Donna Brown and Michael Gold

(2005)

Donna Brown and Michael Gold (2005) Non-standard academics: a profile across ten UK universities.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the profile of non-established teachers and part-time academic staff on fractional contracts (referred to together as "non-standard academics" or NSAs) at a cross section of ten "new" universities across England and Scotland. Using survey techniques, it analyses the profile of NSAs in terms of demographic variables such as gender, ethnic background, age, marital status and qualifications. It examines aspects of their control over conditions, like hours worked, timetabling, training and pay, and the extent to which respondents have been able to improve these areas. It also examines the perceived advantages and disadvantages of non-standard employment, along with individual and household incomes. Finally, the paper analyses reasons for accepting NSA status. The element of compulsion versus choice is critical in determining the kind of satisfaction that NSAs are likely to derive from their various assignments, and the distinction helps to refine our understanding of the status of temporary or permanent part-time work in the labour market

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Item TypeMonograph (Working Paper)
TitleNon-standard academics: a profile across ten UK universities
AuthorsBrown, Donna
Gold, Michael
Uncontrolled KeywordsNon-established teachers, non-standard academics, part-time academics, portfolio workers, temporary workers, visiting lecturers.
DepartmentsFaculty of History and Social Science\Management

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isbn0 902194 69 0

Deposited by () on 19-May-2010 in Royal Holloway Research Online.Last modified on 14-Apr-2011

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