Parallel Professions: The Tightrope Of Academic Moonlighting

Author(s)	Ms. Neha Rathore, Dr. Rohit Sinha
Country	India
Abstract	Moonlighting, defined as the pursuit of secondary employment alongside primary academic responsibilities, has emerged as a prevalent phenomenon in higher education globally, shaped by economic pressures, institutional conditions, and evolving labour market dynamics. This review synthesizes empirical and theoretical research to examine the multifaceted implications of moonlighting on academic job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and professional performance. Studies conducted in diverse contexts indicate that moonlighting is driven by factors such as inadequate compensation, blocked promotion, financial necessity, and the pursuit of skill diversification, and these factors are significantly related to variations in job satisfaction among academic staff. Moreover, evidence suggests that job satisfaction inversely correlates with intentions to moonlight.
Keywords	Moonlighting, Academics, Job Satisfaction, Full Moonlighting, Half Moonlighting, Quarter Moonlighting, Blue Moonlighting.
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-21
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.69473

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