I work for a private college in an academic support role running a tutoring center.

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September 7,2024 at 5:14PM UTC

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I work for a private college in an academic support role running a tutoring center. I have been working as an adjunct instructor at this school for the last few semesters on top of my full-time job in order to increase my wages.

I began working for this institution three years ago at a below market wage. We have not had any opportunities for raises due to our reduced student population. My supervisor wants me to stop working as an adjunct because it "takes your energy away from your regular job."

I do all of my class prep early in the mornings or in the evenings at home. I continue to work at least 40 hours a week in my regular job.

I will be meeting with my supervisor later next week to discuss this issue. If she will not approve my work as a adjunct professor in the future, I will have to find teaching opportunities elsewhere or find a new job.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how I explain this situation to her kindly without getting upset? I worked as a full-time instructor at a large public university previously, so I love to teach and do it very well.

Thank you.

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AnonymousSeptember 7,2024 at 5:46PM UTC
Why is your supervisor upset about this? Is it interfering with your work? Are you so tired that you can't focus? Or is she worried that it might become a problem? The only other issue I could see is whether your work as an adjunct creates a conflict of interest. Be prepared to address these potential issues during your meeting, as they will likely arise.
If your company can't pay you enough to live on and won't let you take on a second job, you should start looking elsewhere. I have been trying to get hired as an adjunct but have been rejected because they all want previous experience. You have the experience, and many in-person and online faculty positions are available. Check out higheredjobs (a Google search should bring it up), as many larger colleges and universities post there.
AnonymousSeptember 8,2024 at 11:15PM UTC
What a helpful response. Thank you so much!
AnonymousSeptember 12,2024 at 2:09PM UTC
Update: I met with my supervisor this morning, and she told me that she doesn't like the idea that I am teaching a class elsewhere on campus when a student who is in need of academic support may stop by and there is no one else to assist him/her. I asked her how many students have stopped by in the past three weeks on the days that I teach between 8-9:10AM. Her response: "None." Seems like she wants to micromanage me.
I am taking the advice that was so wisely shared--I'm looking for online teaching opportunities, and what I do in my personal time is my business.
AnonymousSeptember 7,2024 at 11:12PM UTC
I also work in higher ed. It’s truly hard to do a great job at both as I see this daily. Which is why I don’t teach as I couldn’t get my full-time work done. However, your boss has noticed something to make that comment. Not sure what that is though.
I kindly suggest working at another institution and as another poster suggested go to higheredjobs.com to find maybe online courses you could teach. It’s impossible these days to survive on higher ed salaries unless you are a director, administrator or tenured. Many make 6 figures and up, while office staff make way less. I feel your pain and hope you can find another institution to teach.
AnonymousSeptember 8,2024 at 11:14PM UTC
I appreciate your insights. Thank you for your encouraging response.
AnonymousSeptember 8,2024 at 11:14PM UTC
Well said! Thank you for sharing
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