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Keep the term "return on investment" in mind before entering the highly glamorous life of adjunct teaching. I have taught adjunct English courses at the college level. The last gig I took seemed to pay a decent salary, but there was absolutely nothing in place when I took over--no course objectives or syllabus. The school gave a few books and said "go at it."
Just to read through the books (even teacher manuals) takes forever, let alone the time to create a syllabus and then revise it when things go awry, which they always do.
I would have been better off substitute teaching at a high school that particular quarter.
So make sure that you really have a passion for teaching before entering the education field.
... The last gig I took seemed to pay a decent salary, but there was absolutely nothing in place when I took over--no course objectives or syllabus. The school gave a few books and said "go at it."
Just to read through the books (even teacher manuals) takes forever, let alone the time to create a syllabus and then revise it when things go awry, which they always do....
Absolutely true. Not worth it for teaching just one quarter. Payoff is better in future quarters when all that is now done.
I was an adjunct for a semester at one of the large state/public universities in Colorado. I loved the experience, though the university system as a whole seems rather bloated and disorganized. I was paid about $3,000 for the 15 week-long course. The university provided the book but I had to create a syllabus and all of the activities and lab assignments, so there was also a huge time commitment there. The best part of the deal was working with the students and sharing industry news, providing real-world examples, providing tips on finding a job in the field, etc.
I would teach the course again if I wasn't so busy with my normal day job.
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