Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Del Harvey · Accepted Answer

“Whatever it is, make sure that you love what you do,” says Harvey.
Adjunct Professors put in many hours and a lot of energy towards their teaching job, so to stick with that profession as a career, someone considering that line of work has to love it.

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Del Harvey · Accepted Answer

Harvey states that many young people think that teaching is going to pay them well. Being an Adjunct Professor can be extremely rewarding on both a professional and personal level, but it usually isn’t a financially well-paying job. Always have another way to bring in income.

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Del Harvey · Accepted Answer

“Do I really know how to preach what I practice?” Harvey answers.
While having real-world experience in the film industry is key to being a successful Adjunct Professor, an instructor must also be able to accurately and effectively take what they know and apply it to the classroom.
Especially because students are only beginning on their path to one day working in the industry, an Adjunct Professor must be able to teach them according to their current capabilities.

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Del Harvey · Accepted Answer

“Genuine.”

Question 5

What does Adjunct Professor mean?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

An Adjunct Professor is a part-time faculty member at a college or university. Adjust Professors are not typically salaried employees; rather, they are hired on a contractual basis. Often Adjunct Professors at film schools are industry professionals who are brought on board at a college or university to provide real-world instruction for students.

Question 6

Is Adjunct Professor the same as Professor?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, an Adjunct Professor is the same as a Professor. That being said, many people think of Professors as full-time teachers at colleges or universities. Adjunct Professors teach only part of the time and typically do not aspire to become tenured instructors or Professors on a full-time basis.

Question 7

Is it worth being an Adjunct Professor?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Film industry professionals often become Adjunct Professors, as it provides an additional source of income in an industry known for its work instability. Just as important, being an Adjunct Professor can offer a tremendous sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, as it allows professionals to pass along their instruction and expertise to students.

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