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The Impact of Appointment Type on the Productivity and Commitment of Full-Time Faculty in Research and Doctoral Institutions
- The Journal of Higher Education
- The Ohio State University Press
- Volume 77, Number 1, January/February 2006
- pp. 89-123
- 10.1353/jhe.2006.0002
- Article
- Additional Information
A paradigm shift in the use of faculty appointment types is occurring in academia. Using National Study of Postsecondary Faculty data, this study examines the influence of appointment type on faculty productivity—research and education—and commitment at Research and Doctoral institutions. All full-time faculty and a subset based on experience comprised the samples.