NYIT Adjuncts Deserve A Seat at the Table
To New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) President Hank Foley, Prof. Ellen Katz (president of the local American Association of University Professors chapter) and the Board of Trustees,
We the adjunct faculty of the New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury and Manhattan campuses – are committed to teaching our students to the best of our abilities. But we can no longer stand for inadequate compensation (well below most area colleges) or not receive any of the real benefits that our full-time colleagues enjoy.
As President Foley recently acknowledged, adjunct treatment has been a long overlooked issue at NYIT. It’s a step in the right direction, but needs to be more than lip service that addresses the gross inequality that adjuncts suffer in term of compensation, which falls short of other area schools, and zero benefits.
We adjuncts collectively give NYIT students more classroom experiences than our full-time colleagues at a fraction of the rate.
We believe that the local AAUP chapter does not protect and promote the professional and economic interests of adjunct faculty, nor has it acted in good faith when it comes to representing us. For example, at Hofstra, adjuncts are welcomed and asked how the AAUP chapter can serve them better, a far cry from what’s going on at NYIT.
What do adjuncts want? Besides better compensation and real benefits, simply a seat at the bargaining table.
In signing this petition, we the undersigned NYIT adjuncts we applaud the opening dialogue created by the ad hoc committee. All parties involved should consider this as a positive opportunity to strengthen the NYIT experience for our students.
Updates
April 9, 2018
The stories shared in the comments prove that our current compensation model is failing those of us carrying the heaviest load in the classroom. Call the office of the Board of Trustees today and demand they schedule a formal meeting with adjunct representatives. Send an email to your department chair insisting that our labor deserves equity and benefits.
April 9, 2018
The momentum we have built proves that the administration cannot ignore our demands for fair compensation any longer. Post this link to Facebook right now and email your department rep to demand they address these inequities.
14 Comments
PAY US WHAT WE ARE WORTH
its about time the administration started paying a living wage. adjuncts do the bulk of the work here and get zero respect.
I agree that adjuncts should be compensated as we give each student our full attention in the classroom/lab
I been here 12 years and the pay hasn't kept up with the cost of living at all. we deserve better.
the students deserve better from this school and that starts with supporting the people who actually teach them every day.
Thank you for your work!
Lynn Rogoff
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NYIT Adjuncts Deserve A Seat at the Table
To New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) President Hank Foley, Prof. Ellen Katz (president of the local American Association of University Professors chapter) and the Board of Trustees,
We the adjunct faculty of the New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury and Manhattan campuses – are committed to teaching our students to the best of our abilities. But we can no longer stand for inadequate compensation (well below most area colleges) or not receive any of the real benefits that our full-time colleagues enjoy.
As President Foley recently acknowledged, adjunct treatment has been a long overlooked issue at NYIT. It’s a step in the right direction, but needs to be more than lip service that addresses the gross inequality that adjuncts suffer in term of compensation, which falls short of other area schools, and zero benefits.
We adjuncts collectively give NYIT students more classroom experiences than our full-time colleagues at a fraction of the rate.
We believe that the local AAUP chapter does not protect and promote the professional and economic interests of adjunct faculty, nor has it acted in good faith when it comes to representing us. For example, at Hofstra, adjuncts are welcomed and asked how the AAUP chapter can serve them better, a far cry from what’s going on at NYIT.
What do adjuncts want? Besides better compensation and real benefits, simply a seat at the bargaining table.
In signing this petition, we the undersigned NYIT adjuncts we applaud the opening dialogue created by the ad hoc committee. All parties involved should consider this as a positive opportunity to strengthen the NYIT experience for our students.
Updates
April 9, 2018
The stories shared in the comments prove that our current compensation model is failing those of us carrying the heaviest load in the classroom. Call the office of the Board of Trustees today and demand they schedule a formal meeting with adjunct representatives. Send an email to your department chair insisting that our labor deserves equity and benefits.
April 9, 2018
The momentum we have built proves that the administration cannot ignore our demands for fair compensation any longer. Post this link to Facebook right now and email your department rep to demand they address these inequities.
14 Comments
The adjunct faculty must be compensated and respected for being the professionals we are. We care deeply about our students and their future, and spend an enormous amount of uncompensated time in making sure our students receive a quality education and professional advice. NYIT must recognize our value and our contributions to our students and to the school. Adequate compensation shows respect for our talents and efforts. The current compensation indicates a serious lack of respect.
PAY US WHAT WE ARE WORTH
its about time the administration started paying a living wage. adjuncts do the bulk of the work here and get zero respect.
I agree that adjuncts should be compensated as we give each student our full attention in the classroom/lab
I been here 12 years and the pay hasn't kept up with the cost of living at all. we deserve better.
the students deserve better from this school and that starts with supporting the people who actually teach them every day.
Thank you for your work!
Lynn Rogoff
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The adjunct faculty must be compensated and respected for being the professionals we are. We care deeply about our students and their future, and spend an enormous amount of uncompensated time in making sure our students receive a quality education and professional advice. NYIT must recognize our value and our contributions to our students and to the school. Adequate compensation shows respect for our talents and efforts. The current compensation indicates a serious lack of respect.