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The research aims to explore the experiences and challenges faced by part-time English teachers in Macau’s universities.

June 10, 2026Power and EducationOpen Access

Between flexibility and precarity: Part-time English teachers in Macau’s universities and their educational pathways

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The research aims to explore the experiences and challenges faced by part-time English teachers in Macau’s universities.
Conducted qualitative interviews with seven part-time instructors
Investigated themes around online teaching, job demands, and collegiality
Identified a duality where flexibility is accompanied by job insecurity and emotional strain
Found that part-time teachers face limited career advancement opportunities
Suggested improvements in institutional support and evaluation frameworks for better teacher well-being

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Qualitative interviews reveal challenges and motivations of part-time English instructors, emphasizing the need for institutional support.

Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative interviews reveal challenges and motivations of part-time English instructors, emphasizing the need for institutional support.