REVEALED: The TRUTH about being an ADJUNCT PROFESSOR.

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    Hey there PhD friends! Today I am talking about the pros and cons of becoming an adjunct professor.
    Having a job is great at any time BUT I think what I discuss in this video are things you MUST know before you venture into adjunct teaching.
    Becoming An Adjunct Professor - The Good, Bad and Ugly.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @theverybasicspod
    @theverybasicspod 3 роки тому +14

    PhD/ adjunct in the humanities is sadly unrewarding, at least compared to the hard work we put in during PhD.These days, being a professor is not about the money. It is probably about fulfillment and of passion/purpose.

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  3 роки тому +4

      So true. Being a professor will not necessarily make you rich but if you derive enjoyment from it like I do, then it can be a good path.

    • @kmensa5301
      @kmensa5301 3 роки тому +3

      It depends if are employed as a full time, but for a part-time it is a hell, would not advise anyone to go part time

    • @pauledison6958
      @pauledison6958 3 роки тому

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  • @marcacurso7756
    @marcacurso7756 2 роки тому +6

    As an adjunct for the last 17 years I think the most frustrating thing is that the schools don't care about your day job/business or family needs. Many have had to resign their positions because in their minds the school always comes first. It doesn't matter to them if your business is failing because you got a terrible schedule or you can't pay your bills because they only gave you one class to teach. They know you are an expendable asset that they can replace in short order. Also, many schools have adopted the practice of having around 60-70% adjunct and only having 1-2 full timers in each department to save money. The union makes sure we have no say in anything but demands our support in negotiations and many times lean on us for their success. What I do love about being an adjunct is educating people on something I'm passionate about and showing them how to be successful in the field. The biggest reward is when you get a class that has the talent and ambition to be successful and you get to watch them grow at an accelerated rate and then secure good jobs when they graduate.

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  2 роки тому +1

      The biggest reward for me too was seeing lightbulbs go off for the students I taught.

  • @sababaptiste8315
    @sababaptiste8315 10 місяців тому +2

    The video was good at reminding me why I lost interest in teaching. Too many unpaid hours.

  • @ProfessorDesiree
    @ProfessorDesiree 3 роки тому +6

    Had a bad day as an adjunct today and was looking for some reinforcement. This is just scratching the surface about what it’s like, but I’m so glad you’re putting it out there.Thank you for this.

    • @ProfessorDesiree
      @ProfessorDesiree 3 роки тому +1

      I just subscribed and see that you left academia and have videos about that. Can’t wait to watch them!

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry you had a tough day. ❤️

  • @ryanwalters3531
    @ryanwalters3531 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for bringing in the pros and cons while explaining your background. I’m an English graduate student and I’m about a year away from my MA. I’ve been living far below my means to support myself and often question whether to find comfortable, better paying positions. It’s quite the dilemma choosing to pursue the passion I have for studying my discipline while there are more practical/reliable positions that will hire recent undergraduates.

  • @olianatenkorang1473
    @olianatenkorang1473 3 роки тому +2

    Hello my Ghana sister....keep it up 💪💪

  • @theverybasicspod
    @theverybasicspod 3 роки тому +3

    Your editing is improving by the day

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  3 роки тому

      Thank you! To be fair, I do have a video editor that helps me so I cannot take all the credit here!

  • @LifewitSid
    @LifewitSid Рік тому +1

    So helpful thank you ❤

  • @MrsDMG2024
    @MrsDMG2024 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! I recently completed my doctorate and plan to teach one course as an adjunct professor.

  • @olianatenkorang1473
    @olianatenkorang1473 3 роки тому +7

    I love the flexibility...working full-time, 2 little kids and teach @ 3 places😍❤
    Let's be honest..the pay sucks...that is why people work at multiple places

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  3 роки тому +2

      Hello! The pay is definitely nothing to write home about but like you said, the flexibility can be addictive. LOL. Thanks for the comment.

    • @todd2683
      @todd2683 Рік тому

      That’s true. I only came to campus Monday Wednesday Friday.

  • @anujasarate2007
    @anujasarate2007 Рік тому +1

    What is the expected salary for adjunct professor to teach undergraduate engineering students

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  Рік тому

      I honestly don't know because 1)my field is not engineering and 2)it will depend on the college and where it is located. Salary definitely differs depending on the location.

  • @CurioHistories-vl8hv
    @CurioHistories-vl8hv 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello thank you for sharing your information in youtube. I just wanna ask. Someone offered me $5k per class taught and $15k for 3 classes full time. This is for Philosophy Instructor for spring semester subjects are: 1. Critical Thinking 2. Science and Society. Iam really confuse on the offer and i need to get to another country for this. Did they offer me the $5k or the $15k?

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  10 місяців тому

      It might be helpful to verify that with the person who offered you the job.

    • @CurioHistories-vl8hv
      @CurioHistories-vl8hv 10 місяців тому

      @@TheBoldPhD i tried to email them but they dont have any feedback yet. It 3-4 classes a week as i remember. I just wanna make sure since i will be travelling from another country for this

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  10 місяців тому +1

      @@CurioHistories-vl8hv got it. Unfortunately, it is not a question I can answer fully. It sounds like they want to pay $15k over the entire semester which is around 3-4 months usually. If you spread it across those months, it could make sense for the three classes you are teaching. But again, I am not the one offering the job and I wouldn't know details enough to verify if that is accurate. All the best.

    • @CurioHistories-vl8hv
      @CurioHistories-vl8hv 10 місяців тому

      @@TheBoldPhD I appreciate the answer you provided me on this one. All the best for you too 😊

  • @lindsaywaller1209
    @lindsaywaller1209 2 роки тому +1

    Do adjuncts get tuition reimbursement? I’m getting my masters and want to become an adjunct. I want my phd too and my school district (k-12) is paying for my masters so I don’t want to leave that and lose tuition reimbursement benefits!

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  2 роки тому

      I never heard of adjunct faculty getting tuition reimbursement but it doesn’t hurt to find out from the college you choose to teach at.

  • @nicholethurman1544
    @nicholethurman1544 Рік тому +1

    Hello if i applied for an adjunct position (in law) and haven’t heard anything. They said they were looking for 30. Should I reach out? If so to who? Not sure how to handle this.

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  Рік тому

      You could reach out to the head of department.

  • @jnep6052
    @jnep6052 3 роки тому +2

    Hi ma'am. Im a Bs nursing graduate with an MA in Biology education and Phd in Biology education. Do I qualify to teach college level students with these credentials? Or should I align my bachelors degree to my graduate degrees to qualify?

    • @TheBoldPhD
      @TheBoldPhD  3 роки тому

      Hello. I am sure you are qualified to teach college with those credentials. Start putting in applications and see where that goes. All the best!

    • @jnep6052
      @jnep6052 3 роки тому

      @@TheBoldPhD wow! thank you so much mam. I am anxious to apply as my bachelors is not aligned to my graduate credentials.

    • @todd2683
      @todd2683 Рік тому

      Community colleges sometimes will hire those with a bachelors if in need.