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In Search of Professor Precarious

February 1, 2020
In Search of Professor Precarious is an 80-minute award winning documentary about precarious contract professors in Canada and their struggle for fairness was produced by Gerry Potter. 

The film follows the story of four precarious academics as they fight for equality. FPSE was one of many unions that sponsored the production of this film.

FPSE is proud to present In Search of Professor Precarious for free to our members and friends from October 18-25. Click here to access the film; password is MakeItFair. Subtitles are available in English (closed captions), French and Spanish by clicking the “CC” icon at bottom right of streaming screen.

View In Search of Professor Precarious

What People Are Saying

“A useful tool…for anyone trying to understand and challenge the hidden casualization of post-secondary education.”

– C. Sundaram, CAUT Bulletin October 2020 (read the full review)

“Great…this ranks with the best!”

 – Joe Berry, author of Reclaiming the Ivory Tower

There is a lot more to learn about the film via the In Search of Professor Precarious website.

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Contact
Gerry Potter
gerry@redheelermedia.com
780-913-6177
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Take Action

 

Precarious Profs

All our members deserve fair pay, job security, and equitable treatment. Contract faculty face unstable employment despite providing the same expertise as their permanent colleagues.
8 members gathered smiling and holding Local 7 signs
 

Fair Employment Week

FPSE has joined the national campaign for fairness for contract faculty and staff organized by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).
 

Non-Regular Faculty Committee

Improving working conditions for non-regular faculty and supporting initiatives to enhance job security for members is a top priority for FPSE.