academic precarity

Academic precarity refers to the uncertain and insecure employment conditions faced by many scholars and researchers. It includes temporary contracts, short-term funding, and limited job stability, which can make career planning difficult. This insecurity affects not only individual academics but also the wider research community by reducing long-term investment, collaboration, and innovation. Essentially, academic precarity highlights the fragile nature of academic careers due to systemic and economic factors that prioritize immediate outputs over stable, sustainable employment.