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Adjuncts where? I was adjuncting at PSU Harrisburg campus last year while working on a startup… $5k/class and you have to work your way up to get a consistent c
by dls2016 4y ago
Adjuncts where? I was adjuncting at PSU Harrisburg campus last year while working on a startup… $5k/class and you have to work your way up to get a consistent course load. I believe that salary applies across the entire Penn State system.
There are some professors who earn much more than average, mainly in medicine, economics and engineering from what I’ve read.
Startup idea didn’t work out (and it’s stressful), so I’m back to being a working stiff.
- TecoAndJix 4y agoHey, small world! Current grad student at PSU Harrisburg (under Dr. Lee for MSIS). I'm hoping to adjunct after graduation. Did you just apply to an open posting? What was the process like?
- dls2016 4y agoNice! I actually attended there as an undergraduate many years ago. Prof Bui still remembered my name, even after my military -> industry -> academic -> industry journey. As in most institutions I've been in, if they're already familiar with your work then there's little process for getting an adjunct position because of the demand (as explained in the article). Just don't expect interesting courses right off the bat. I do have to warn you, if you're not already aware... all those articles about lack of student engagement due to pandemic are horrifyingly correct. I started adjuncting as the pandemic hit and it seemed like each semester was worse than the previous one. I just finished up my last course and it was such a slog. People barely show up, are completely silent when they do. A root canal was more fun. That said, it's a great feeling when you really make a connection and I hope to return to teaching sometime in the future. I will put my psu address in my profile, if you want to connect.