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wilbrish
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« on: September 21, 2008, 11:17:10 AM » |
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I am teaching as an adjunct and attempting to plan for next semester. I have been offered two classes at a CC. I want to accept them but because of circumstances with my benefitted job (which I can't quit just now), I don't know for sure if it will work out. I will probably know in a month. Should I take the two slots, not knowing for sure, to keep my options open?
How do adjuncts keep from going crazy in these situations?
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prytania3
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2008, 11:52:27 AM » |
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Yes, take the positions. If things change with your real job, then let the cc know as soon as possible. The commitment between adjuncts and institutions is not strong on either side of the fence.
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Clowns, I tell you. Clowns.
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wilbrish
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2008, 02:06:21 PM » |
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Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2008, 03:02:59 PM » |
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Pry is correct.
No sane person would fault you for reniging on an adjunct position, for a better job, before the start of the semester. As pry said, just be sure to give as much notice as possible, and, if you are able (and they are in need) suggest other instructors who might be interested in taking the class.
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adjunctprincipessa
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2008, 03:25:59 PM » |
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You will be absolutely fine if you pull out of an adjunct position with sufficient notice. I've done this and the school actually contacted me to ask if I could teach for them again a few semesters later. Any decent chair will understand that since they are not paying you enough to live on, you will need to do what you have to do in order to survive.
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larryc
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2008, 03:21:09 AM » |
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If they want loyalty they should pay for it.
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gourmetless
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2008, 08:49:33 AM » |
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I had to do this once.
Was offered courses at a CC for the fall at the beginning of the summer. A few weeks later, a GAship became available with insurance and year long employment (and less driving)
I bowed out very politely, at least out of two of three classes. I kept the one evening class. They offered me more the following semester,
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oldadjunct
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2008, 09:02:52 PM » |
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I have an ongoing and mutually acceptable relationship with a local CC. Two years running now they have confirmed my courses on the Thursday before Labor Day, with a start date on the following Tuesday. I think that pretty much defines the relationship, and my responsibility to them. If it works for me I take the courses, if not they have a busy holiday weekend. I like teaching at the place, but it is they not me who have defined the relationship.
I'd play them and drop them like a hot penny if it didn't work for me.
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