Job Insecurities and Turnover Intentions of Adjunct Tertiary Educators in State Universities in Region IV-A

Abstract

The number of adjunct and part-time faculty in higher education has risen both in the Philippines and internationally. While they make valuable contributions, adjunct educators often face challenges, such as job insecurity creating a sense of instability. Despite their impact on student’s academic experiences, their work conditions are frequently overlooked. This study focused on determining the job insecurities in terms of job loss, job changes, marginalization, and organizational survival and turnover intention of the participants. The study utilized a descriptive-correlation research design involving 249 adjunct tertiary educators rendering full time service in major SUCs in Region IV-A. Data were gathered using modified survey instruments, and statistical tests such as Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, and Spearman’s Rank-Order Correlation were employed to analyze relationships between job insecurities and turnover intention. The study found that adjunct educators have high job insecurity, and strong intentions to leave their positions. Their job insecurities are highly influenced by their educational level and academic rank. Moreover, their turnover intention is influenced by specialization, hourly rate, and length of service. Overall, adjunct educators with higher turnover intentions are more likely to experience job loss, role changes, marginalization, and organizational survival concerns.