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I was wondering if you have worked or know someone who has worked at Durham Tech? There is a postion I was thinking of applying for but wanted to hear some feedback. How do they pay, work environment, etc? Thanks!!
I worked there several years ago as an adjunct teaching an evening class for about 6 semesters. The pay was not very good, but I wasn't there for the money. The environment was mostly good, and I enjoyed working there. I only stopped because I had a baby and decided I'd rather spend my free time with her instead of at a 2nd job.
I am similar to this poster, I have been working as an adjunct professor there since 2008. I do it to supplement my income. The pay is not terrible ($28/hr) plus I teach only online, so its a real nice situation. I am guessing you would be applying for a full time on campus position?
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I worked there several years ago as an adjunct teaching an evening class for about 6 semesters. The pay was not very good, but I wasn't there for the money. The environment was mostly good, and I enjoyed working there. I only stopped because I had a baby and decided I'd rather spend my free time with her instead of at a 2nd job.
Last edited by freshjiv; 02-10-2011 at 02:38 PM..
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I am similar to this poster, I have been working as an adjunct professor there since 2008. I do it to supplement my income. The pay is not terrible ($28/hr) plus I teach only online, so its a real nice situation I have going.
If I may ask, do you adjunct with a PhD, or do you have a Masters?
I might have to look into it if I don't need my PhD yet. Still not sure if I want to go for one, and my MS concentration was in training and development (English degree), so I've taken courses aplenty on adult learners and delivering online course content.
I've also taught, but that was elementary school. Surely I could squish all those learnings together and make a good adjunct instructor.
I was able to adjunct with only a Masters degree. I think the requirement is actually something like 20 graduate credits in your subject. If you wanted a full-time position with only a Masters, I think the best way would be to get your foot in the door as an adjunct before applying for full-time. That was my plan... until I had kids.
I was able to adjunct with only a Masters degree. I think the requirement is actually something like 20 graduate credits in your subject. If you wanted a full-time position with only a Masters, I think the best way would be to get your foot in the door as an adjunct before applying for full-time. That was my plan... until I had kids.
The payscales are probably posted publicly. I know you can find Wake Tech's salary schedules if you search a bit. At WT, the pay difference between a PHD and an MA doesn't seem that dramatic... (just under 3k for a full-time faculty position). Teaching experience also factors into that salary equation as well.
If you can find the salary schedules, they should show starting salaries for those with an MA as well as a PHD. Also, I believe the state sets minimum salaries, so it may be that the pay schedule is the same at both colleges--I'm just not sure... You can do a search of NC community college salary schedules to learn more about it.
Last edited by Mz Scarlett; 02-12-2011 at 05:19 AM..
Thanks. You'd think that would've occurred to me, having been a public school teacher.
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