Adjuncting Hell - Adjunct Professor Penn State Employee Review

1.0
Apr 25, 2019
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Pros

Decent teaching resources supplies, administrative support. Administrative paperwork largely not a problem or distraction. Good blackboard system.

Cons

Admin clearly expects adjuncts (in my case at least) to just pass students through at the minimum acceptable grade for continuation. I took the job for personal and professional reward, certainly not for the pay. It was the most demoralizing experience in my teaching career to be pressured to pass medical-track students who cannot do the equivalent of middle-school pre-algebra. The implicit view among too many, faculty and admin is that a student cannot fail on his own. Therefore, it must be the professor's fault. Shameful. Smells like cowardice.

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4.0
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Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

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