Definition
A part-time or non-tenure-track instructor hired on a contract basis to teach specific courses. Adjuncts are typically paid per course (per-credit-hour rates vary widely) and receive fewer institutional benefits than full-time faculty. They often hold professional expertise in their field and may teach at multiple institutions simultaneously.
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