You might have a strong argument when it comes to adjuncts, i.e., those who teach at all levels within the higher-education system, from remedial writing classes to graduate seminars. But they do not have tenure. In fact, according to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), roughly three in four college professors are adjuncts. Adjuncts do everything tenured professors do, but get paid very little.
One study found that a quarter of all adjuncts receive public assistance, such as Medicaid or food stamps. Another reported last year that many adjuncts earn less than the federal minimum wage. Furthermore, unless they work 30 hours or more at a single college, they’re not eligible for health insurance from that employer, and similar to other part-time employees, they do not qualify for other benefits.
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