Pandemic exposed 'precarious' work of part-time educators

Some 60% of respondents experienced an increase in workload over the course of the pandemic, even though in many cases they were working on limited hours contracts or in some cases, no contracts at all. File picture

The precarious nature of work for part-time lecturers and tutors in further and higher education has been "exposed" due to the pandemic, with  research also showing the "problem is more marked among women, many of whom left previous careers and senior positions for "care responsibilities".

The study found 60% of respondents experienced an increase in workload over the course of the pandemic, even though in many cases they were working on limited hours contracts or in some cases, no contracts at all.