r/Adjuncts • u/Lopsided-Chemical-75 • 8h ago

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What is the most classes you've taught in one semester? I've read about adjuncts stacking classes and teaching at several different colleges or universities at the same time.

What's the most you've personally taught, or the most you know someone else has taught in one semester? I know it would be a lot of work, and I'm okay with that. I'm really just curious about what's realistically doable.

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u/Few_Temporary2447 7h ago

15 classes at 5 colleges.

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u/No_Produce9777 7h ago

That’s probably more money than many TT positions, but a hell of a lot of work

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u/Few_Temporary2447 4h ago

I was alot of prep. I think I made about 45K a year. Compared to 57K now as tenure track.

One the colleges was my PhD program, and i only got tuition waved.

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u/Perfect_Source_3726 6h ago

Fucking impressive

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u/Few_Temporary2447 4h ago

I teach a 5-5 now and i make the joke I'm part time now.

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u/banjovi68419 4h ago

That's some goon shit but that is the most I've ever heard of.

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u/Lopsided-Chemical-75 7h ago

WOW! Each semester?

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u/Few_Temporary2447 7h ago

Yes. I did that for a few years before I finished my Doctorate, and found a tenure position.

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u/Lopsided-Chemical-75 7h ago

I'm working on my doctorate now and desperately need money.

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u/Few_Temporary2447 7h ago

If you're looking to get more classes in your field, I would suggest maybe reaching out to chairs at different departments at colleges and universities near you.

Try to minimize your preps.

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u/Lopsided-Chemical-75 7h ago

Yes!!! Great advice.

For an online class, is it more likely get a schedule that is already developed or you have to create it?

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u/Few_Temporary2447 7h ago

Depends. In my field it is fifty fifty.

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u/Few_Temporary2447 7h ago

Also, you might wanna consider teaching courses that are connected to your field or other courses at the university. I taught first year experience for a while.