I am glad that employers that mislabel employees as independent contractors are paying for their mistakes, but I am always a little disappointed when these articles appear.<p>I am an adjunct professor, but I also have a full-time job as a programmer that has spanned almost 30 years.  Wikipedia says &quot;adjunct professors are often nominated in recognition of active involvement with the appointing institution, while they are employed by government, industry, a profession or another institution&quot; and that definition fits me perfectly.<p>Sad articles about the &quot;plight of adjuncts&quot; come out frequently, but I hope people understand that there is another side to the equation.  The opportunity to work with motivated and passionate students that really care about the material is absolutely amazing, and it is a great way to give back to the community.  I have stayed in touch with a lot of students over the years, and it is incredibly gratifying to hear how their careers have developed.