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American University

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exploitative - Adjunct Professor American University Employee Review

2.0
May 2, 2023
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Pros

The students are smart and mature and willing to learn. The program directors are invested in your growth as a teacher and have your back.

Cons

The administrative side is actively exploitative and feels malicious. There is no contract, promotions often don't register, there is bureaucracy at every turn. I got hired in the middle of a protest due to faculty member not having received raises in 10 years. Meanwhile there are sports cars parked in the garages...

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5.0
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Pros

Nice work environment, great coworkers, flexible schedules, good base pay, and great benefits if you decide to pursue graduate studies with the university while working for it.

Cons

The pay is barely higher than the position you are to oversee, which checks out as a student position.

2.0
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Pros

Great benefits and great coworkers

Cons

Low pay University refuses to fire bad managers

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