A Roadmap to Thriving in the Academic Gig Economy The academic gig economy has transformed the way educators, researchers, and scholars work. While traditional tenure-track positions are becoming less common, opportunities for freelance academic work—such as adjunct teaching, consulting, grant…
How Institutions Can Support Part-Time Educators Effectively Part-time and adjunct educators play a pivotal role in delivering quality education, often filling critical gaps in course offerings and providing valuable expertise. Despite their importance, these educators frequently face significant challenges, including…
Top 5 Challenges Faced by Academic Gig Workers Today In the ever-evolving world of higher education, a growing number of educators are finding themselves navigating the precarious landscape of contingent employment. Known as academic gig workers, these professionals include adjunct…
Introduction: The world of academia The world of academia isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Gone are the days when a PhD guaranteed you a permanent office with a nameplate. The rise of gig work in academia is…
A typical Higher Education Collaboration Scene Exploring The Future Of Work In Higher Education The term ‘Gig Academia’ has been floating around quite a bit recently, right? It’s this new kind of setup where universities and colleges are picking up…
Mufaro and his wife Rudo brought so much fun… Christmas Memories: A Thanksgiving Celebration with Mufaro and Rudo Thanksgiving this year wasn’t just another holiday—it became an unforgettable celebration of Christmas spirit, laughter, and connection. My wife and I had…
Mahlasedi Foundation: A Beacon of Hope for Ma-Mpofu In the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, the name “Mahlasedi” echoed a promise of light and hope in the darkest times. Meaning “a ray of sunshine” in Sepedi, the Mahlasedi Foundation lived up…
Winnie leading worship songs Winnie’s Journey: A Voice of Faith Winnie was no stranger to perseverance. As a young woman deeply committed to her faith, she poured her heart into every role she took on at her local church. A…
A Night to Remember The evening was draped in a soft, coastal breeze as my wife and I pulled into the parking lot of a quaint restaurant tucked in the corner of the city’s bustling waterfront. It was the perfect…
Staff end of year celebration Introduction It was mostly a tough year punctuated with some highlights of student achievement, parents consultation meetings and sports events. The school had its own share of staff turn over, power outages, a learner who…