Engaging as an Online Adjunct Faculty

Abstract

This chapter explores the shared responsibility of engagement between online adjunct faculty and their institutions of employment. Since institutions employ a large number of adjunct faculty, it is reasonable to place the responsibility of the institution to initiate activities which draw in and engage online adjunct faculty. On the other hand, online adjunct faculty also bear the responsiblity of reaching out and engaging with their employing institution. However, this can be a challenge because faculty feel disconnected due to geographical separation from both their institution and their students. Regardless of the obstacles or argument, the is the responsibility of both the institution and the adjunct faculty to foster engagement.