For example at my university the best professors only teach like 2 classes. Then some part timers teach like 6 classes. Shouldn't it be the other way around?
2006-12-07 08:08:00 · 5 answers · asked by st_al_xii 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There are two reasons for it.
1. Professors at top schools don't get paid for their teaching -- they get paid for their research. A light teaching load gives them more time for research.
2. The top professors are in demand. Giving them a lighter teaching load makes them more likely to stay.
2006-12-07 08:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Generally as you progress in your career you earn the right to work less for more money. You will find that arrangement pleasing later in your life.
The better professors probably play a significant role in mentoring the newer and less experienced ones.
2006-12-07 16:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many "full-time" tenured professors get release time (time away from teaching) to work on research or special projects. Bummer.
2006-12-07 16:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by TLC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to do more research and write more papers.
2006-12-08 17:15:50 · answer #4 · answered by bermudask8er7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RHIP
2006-12-07 16:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋