Monrovia, Liberia ~ Adjunct faculty members at the University of Liberia (UL) are set to resume classes on Monday, September 15, 2025, following weeks of uncertainty surrounding a standoff between the university administration and the University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA).
In a memorandum issued Saturday, September 14, 2025, the leadership of the Adjunct Faculty Association of the University of Liberia (AFA-UL) announced the decision to return to the classroom, expressing appreciation for the patience and commitment of its members during the ongoing dispute. While the standoff ~ largely centered on delayed salary payments and broader concerns over employment conditions ~ remains unresolved, AFA-UL said it had observed encouraging steps from the administration toward addressing key grievances.
“We are pleased to note that the Administration is taking steps to address these concerns, and arrears are being processed for disbursement,” the memorandum stated.
The association urged all adjunct lecturers to resume their academic responsibilities in accordance with the official academic calendar while emphasizing the importance of professionalism and restraint.
“The Leadership urges all adjunct faculty to remain focused on their professional duties and to refrain from any form of protest or action that undermines the dignity of our contribution to the University,” the memo added.
Despite the resumption of classes, tensions remain high. Adjunct faculty, who make up a significant portion of UL’s teaching workforce, have long complained of poor working conditions, delayed salaries, and a lack of recognition within the university’s administrative structure. Talks between AFA-UL, ULFA, and the university’s administration have yet to yield a comprehensive agreement, though both parties have signaled a willingness to continue dialogue.
In its communication, AFA-UL reaffirmed its commitment to securing long-term improvements for adjunct faculty, calling for unity and resilience among its members.
“Together, we can demonstrate that adjunct faculty are not just temporary contributors but vital partners in shaping the future of the University of Liberia and the nation at large,” the memo concluded.
Classes at the university are expected to resume on schedule on Monday, though it remains to be seen how the broader dispute between faculty associations and the administration will evolve in the coming weeks.
