3.0
7 Mar 2015
Current employee, more than 5 years
Indianapolis, IN
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
You get to teach in a subject you love. As an adjunct, you are outside of most of the politics. Compensation is good, but very low if you take into consideration that you will probably be driving to several campuses. Most of the students (especially the returning adults) are working hard to improve their lives and appreciate good teaching.
Cons
The pointless activities increase every semester. In addition to teaching and grades, you have to attend seminars, take online training, submit student progress reports, and enter attendance. Driving (especially in winter) cuts into how much you earn per hour. The rules change constantly about how many classes you can teach.