Professional Development Activities And Job Satisfaction Among Communi

This study was designed to examine the relationship between participation in specific professional development activities and the adjuncts' level of job satisfaction. Data was gathered from previous and current professional development activities at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida. Research in the area of professional development activities for adjunct faculty is emerging; however, there is a scarcity of research in the area of professional development activities as a means to increase job satisfaction. The data produced by this study were reviewed to determine, the level of job satisfaction of those adjuncts who attended professional development activities; the degree to which adjunct faculty members attended professional development activities; the reasons why adjuncts attended professional development activities; and how attendance at professional development activities has enhanced adjuncts' teaching performance. Findings showed that adjuncts who attended professional development activities at Valencia Community College were generally satisfied with their jobs. Adjuncts were also satisfied with the professional development activities they attended and many attended more than one activity.

Author dc:creator

• Bosley, Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kysilka, Marcella

• community college
• adjunct faculty
• job satisfaction
• professional development activities
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Education

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

CFE0000241

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:etd-1163