FLEXIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY: A NEW APPROACH TO THE LABOR RELATIONS OF TEACHERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The modern higher education system is facing challenges related to the limitations of the labor relations of teachers tied to a single university. This article offers an innovative approach to redefining traditional employment models, focused on creating flexible employment relationships for teachers in higher education. The presented approach assumes that teachers can work at several universities at the same time, providing them with new opportunities for professional growth and development. The problem of the limited binding to the full-time status at a single university is solved by switching to a flexible labor relations system that allows teachers to actively participate in several educational projects. The introduction of such a system offers revolutionary changes in the organization of the professional life of teachers, opening up new prospects for individualized work schedule management and more effective use of their professional skills. Key aspects of the new system include the ability of teachers to focus on their main specialization, conduct courses appropriate to their narrow field of knowledge, and independently manage their work schedule. The flexible system also provides for adaptive remuneration, taking into account the actual hours worked, encouraging teachers to use their time effectively. The article examines the experience of other countries, such as England, the USA and Russia, in the context of legislative restrictions on the multiple employment of teachers. An important element of the new system is to maintain the official status of teachers at each university, providing them with access to the benefits of full-time status. The introduction of the proposed system of labor relations for teachers promises to transform higher education, creating conditions for improving the quality of education, attracting and retaining talented teachers, as well as stimulating innovation in the field of teaching.