The Adjunct Professor's Guide to Success: Surviving and Thriving in the College Classroom

by Richard E. Lyons, Marcella L. Kysilka, George E. Pawlas

In recent years, colleges and universities have markedly increased their employment of adjunct professors. Unfortunately, many adjunct professors enter the classroom with little or no training in teaching and classroom management techniques and suffer frustrations which are painful to both themselves and their institutions! This book provides the guidance and addresses the issues imperative to the adjunct professor. Each chapter addresses classroom survival issues with appropriate context and bulleted lists of "Do's and Don'ts." The perspective of "Through the Adjunct's Eyes," near the end of each chapter, shares common classroom successes and challenges. "Tips for Thriving," a bulleted review of key points and suggested additional readings, concludes each chapter. The book concludes with chapters on self-evaluation and techniques for building a part-time career in academe. Anyone who is interested in how to begin their approach to teaching.

Genres: Teaching, Professors, Education

202 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 1998

Reviews

[Teshamae · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute must for any professional who is getting into teaching part-time at a college. You know your subject. This book helps you figure out the nuances of a classroom. I wish I would have found it my first year!

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must-have for every new adjunct professor!