Measures adjunct and part-time instructor satisfaction across pay equity, institutional support, teaching resources, and scheduling predictability. Designed for higher education administrators seeking actionable data to improve adjunct working conditions.
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Q1
Chat Message
Welcome to the Adjunct Faculty Experience Survey.
This survey is designed to understand the experiences of adjunct and part-time instructors in higher education. Your responses will help inform improvements to pay, support, resources, and working conditions.
Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest opinions. All responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate.
The survey takes approximately 8–10 minutes to complete.
Q2
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes your current teaching appointment?
Adjunct or part-time instructor
Full-time non-tenure track
Tenure-track or tenured
Graduate TA/Instructor
Multiple roles (including adjunct)
Other
Q3
Dropdown
How many courses are you teaching this term?
0 (not currently teaching)
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Q4
Opinion Scale
Overall, how satisfied are you with your adjunct or part-time teaching experience this term?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q5
Opinion Scale
At the start of this term, how prepared did you feel to teach your assigned course(s)?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Not at all preparedMid: NeutralMax: Very well prepared
Q6
Opinion Scale
How responsive has your department or program been to your questions or requests this term?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Not at all responsiveMid: NeutralMax: Extremely responsive
Q7
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the onboarding or orientation support you received for your current course(s)?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q8
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with access to mentoring or peer support from other faculty?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q9
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with opportunities for professional development available to you?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q10
Opinion Scale
How would you rate the fairness of your compensation relative to your workload this term?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very unfairMid: NeutralMax: Very fair
Q11
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with your per-course pay rate?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q12
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with your access to benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement)?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q13
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the predictability and timeliness of your pay?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q14
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the technology and learning management system (LMS) available for your courses?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q15
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the course materials and curriculum support provided to you?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q16
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with your physical workspace or classroom facilities?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q17
Dropdown
Typically, how far in advance are you notified of a new course assignment?
Less than 1 week
1–2 weeks
3–4 weeks
1–2 months
More than 2 months
Not applicable
Q18
Ranking
Please rank the following areas from most to least in need of improvement for adjunct instructors at your institution.
Drag to order (top = most important)
Compensation and benefits
Course scheduling predictability
Communication from department
Access to teaching resources
Recognition and respect
Q19
AI Interview
Based on your responses throughout this survey, what is the single most important change that would improve your experience as an adjunct instructor? Please share your thoughts and the moderator will ask a few brief follow-up questions.
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Reference questions: 6
Q20
Multiple Choice
What type of institution are you teaching at this term?
Public 2-year (community/technical college)
Public 4-year university
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Other
Prefer not to say
Q21
Dropdown
How long have you taught in an adjunct or part-time capacity in total?
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
3–5 years
6–10 years
11–15 years
16–20 years
More than 20 years
Q22
Multiple Choice
What is your primary broad discipline area?
STEM
Social sciences
Humanities
Arts
Business
Health professions
Education
Other
Prefer not to say
Q23
Multiple Choice
In which region is your institution located?
Northeast (U.S.)
Midwest (U.S.)
South (U.S.)
West (U.S.)
Outside the U.S.
Prefer not to say
Q24
Multiple Choice
What is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
Q25
Multiple Choice
What is your age range?
Under 25
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 or older
Prefer not to say
Q26
Chat Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses are confidential and will be used to inform improvements for adjunct and part-time instructors at your institution. We appreciate your time and honest feedback.
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