Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about how we could make adjunct pay more transparent across the country. What if we set up a shared spreadsheet where people could anonymously input their wages from different colleges and universities?
It would be great to get a clearer picture of what adjuncts are earning at various institutions. This could help folks negotiate better or make informed decisions about job offers.
What do you all think? Would you be willing to contribute your pay info (no names attached, of course)? And does anyone have ideas on how to organize this data effectively?
I figure if we work together, we could create a really useful resource for adjuncts everywhere. Let me know if you’re interested or have any suggestions!
I’ve actually been involved in something similar at my previous institution. We started a grassroots effort to collect salary data, and it was eye-opening. One thing I’d suggest is to include a field for years of experience. We found that was a major factor in pay disparities.
Another consideration is to break down the pay by course type or credit hours. Some adjuncts might teach lab courses or have different workloads, which can affect compensation.
From our experience, it’s crucial to have a dedicated team to manage and verify the data. It can get messy quickly if not properly maintained. Also, be prepared for some pushback from institutions. We faced some challenges when our data started circulating widely.
Overall, though, it’s a powerful tool for advocacy. Just be mindful of the potential legal and ethical implications of collecting and sharing this kind of information.
great idea! i’ve seen similar stuff for other industries and it’s super helpful. maybe we could add fields for benefits too, like health insurance or professional development funds? that’d give a fuller picture of compensation. im def down to contribute my info. we should spread the word on social media to get more ppl involved!
This is an excellent initiative that could significantly benefit adjunct faculty across the board. Transparency in wages is crucial for fair compensation, and a centralized database would be invaluable. To ensure data integrity and user privacy, consider using a secure platform with built-in anonymization features. You might want to include fields for institution type, geographic region, discipline, and course load alongside salary information. This would allow for more nuanced analysis of pay disparities. It’s also worth reaching out to professional organizations in higher education to potentially collaborate or endorse the project, which could increase participation and legitimacy. Ensuring the data remains current will be a challenge, so consider implementing a system for regular updates or verification.