This volume collects essays Rob Jenkins originally wrote for "The Two-Year Track" column in "The Chronicle of Higher Education". Drawing on his own experience, Rob has, for many years, been dispensing much-appreciated advice from the frontline--to those considering a community college career as well as those who desire to move up the ranks. This…

The first and most often cited problem of part-time teachers is the question of remuneration. Most part-timers are paid a per-course amount which almost never represents a true pro-rata proportion of a full-time salary at the same institution. Another problem which often concerns part-timers is that they are not eligible for health insurance or…

Data were collected and analyzed to determine the extent to which a select group of teacher interns (from the Stanford Secondary Teacher Education Program) can be placed and retained in teaching. (Authors/JA)

This booklet presents information for use in choosing a career in education. It is divided into five sections. Section one, "Educators in the Schools," provides descriptions and average salary information for the following jobs: teacher, educational specialist, auxiliary personnel, supervisor, and educational administrator. Section two, "Educators…

This memorandum sets forth the regulations and procedures affecting appointments to the instructional faculty of Franklin Pierce College. Part A: General Provisions, includes information on faculty ranks, the procedure of appointment, the regular review, and normal retirement. Part B deals with the terms and conditions of appointment, including…

The author argues against the abolition of teacher tenure for several reasons: 1) no better protection for the schools or the teachers has been suggested, 2) many administrations do not provide evaluation or leadership for their staff, 3) protection for teachers is needed to assure stability to the school system as a whole, and 4) most state-wide…

This study tested Chapman's model (1983) of the influences on teacher retention. Four groups of graduates with teaching certificates but differing career paths were studied. The groups responded to different incentives. Implications are discussed. (Author/MT)

This article describes the San Francisco-based O.U.T. (Organization of Unemployed Teachers) and presents suggestions that unemployed teachers might utilize. (JA)

Inconsistent and inequitable systems of compensation for substitute teachers are reviewed. (MJM)

Compares two schools in the low income sections of Chicago, one of which became characterized by unusually low teacher turnover. Evidence shows that the low turnover can be attributed to careful teacher selection and professional cooperation. (Author/LR)

This report is an attempt to classify and interpret the new pieces of state legislation influencing the teaching occupation: how teachers are trained, licensed, inducted, and compensated. The historical basis of recent teacher reforms and the concepts of teaching that these new policies embody are analyzed. Examined are trends in state teacher…