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Adjunct Faculty Survey Template: Pay, Support & Resources

Collect actionable feedback from adjunct and part-time instructors in higher ed on pay, support, workload, and resources. Ready-to-use, customizable template.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
Multiple Choice
Which 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
  • Other
Q2
Numeric
How many courses are you teaching this term? (If none, enter 0.)
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q3
Rating
Overall, how satisfied are you with your adjunct/part‑time teaching experience this term?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very dissatisfiedMax: Very satisfied
Q4
Opinion Scale
At the start of this term, how prepared did you feel to teach your assigned courses?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not at all preparedMid: Neither prepared nor unpreparedMax: Very prepared
Q5
Multiple Choice
Attention check: Please select “I am paying attention” below.
  • I am paying attention
  • I am not paying attention
  • Prefer not to answer
Q6
Opinion Scale
How responsive has your department or program been to your requests this term?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not at all responsiveMid: Somewhat responsiveMax: Very responsive
Q7
Matrix
Please rate your satisfaction with these aspects of support this term.
RowsVery dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeither satisfied nor dissatisfiedSatisfiedVery satisfied
Timely information about policies and deadlines•••••
Clarity of teaching expectations•••••
Availability of mentorship or guidance•••••
Recognition of contributions•••••
Help resolving classroom issues•••••
Q8
Opinion Scale
How fair is your compensation relative to your workload this term?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very unfairMid: Neither fair nor unfairMax: Very fair
Q9
Matrix
Please rate your satisfaction with these compensation elements.
RowsVery dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeither satisfied nor dissatisfiedSatisfiedVery satisfied
Base pay per course•••••
Reliability and timeliness of pay•••••
Transparency of pay rates•••••
Opportunities for raises or increased pay•••••
Q10
Matrix
Please rate your satisfaction with the resources available to you this term.
RowsVery dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeither satisfied nor dissatisfiedSatisfiedVery satisfied
Classroom technology availability•••••
Learning management system tools•••••
IT support quality•••••
Library and research access•••••
Office or meeting space•••••
Printing and supplies•••••
Q11
Numeric
Typically, how many days’ notice do you receive before a new course assignment begins?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q12
Multiple Choice
What type of institution are you teaching at this term?
  • Public 2‑year (community/technical)
  • Public 4‑year
  • Private nonprofit
  • Private for‑profit
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q13
Numeric
How many years have you taught in an adjunct or part‑time capacity (in total)?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q14
Multiple Choice
What is your primary broad discipline area?
  • STEM
  • Social sciences
  • Humanities
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Health professions
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q15
Multiple Choice
Where is your institution located?
  • Northeast (U.S.)
  • Midwest (U.S.)
  • South (U.S.)
  • West (U.S.)
  • Outside the U.S.
  • Prefer not to say
Q16
Multiple Choice
Gender (optional)
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non‑binary
  • Prefer not to say
Q17
Multiple Choice
Age
  • Under 25
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q18
Ranking
Rank the areas that most need improvement for adjuncts at your institution.
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Compensation
  2. Course scheduling predictability
  3. Communication from department
  4. Access to resources
  5. Recognition and respect
Q19
Long Text
What one change would most improve your adjunct/part‑time teaching experience next term?
Max 600 chars
Q20
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your adjunct teaching experience this term
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q21
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your input helps inform improvements for adjunct and part‑time instructors.

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