Around 46 per cent of staff who teach in higher education are on casual contracts.
Contracts like this are campaigned against by university and college unions around the country.
These employment terms can be seen as a blessing or a curse, depending on the individual. Many cite issues of job insecurity – performance is constantly judged, and due to the nature of these contracts, employers can dismiss you quickly.
Some others like the flexibility of the work and how they encourage entrepreneurship allowing you to explore external opportunities and construct your own professional identity.
