| dc.description.abstract | This paper explores why professors at a rural Christian
university—where traditionally moonlighting was not allowed–
moonlight and the impact this practice has. A qualitative case study
with semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion with
students and faculty was used to understand the phenomenon at a
Christian university in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Findings
suggest that moonlighting occurs for financial reasons, as a hedging
mechanism against the uncertainty of the future, as a way to take
advantage of available opportunities, for networking, for
improvement of professors’ intellectual capacity, and for academic
ranking at the national level. The phenomenon results in superficial
teaching, limited personal contact with students, and reduced
concentration on daily teaching activities. In addition, it increases
the risk of burnout and reduces the time spent with the family.
The study has implications for human resources management and
quality of education as well. | en_US |
