Grading Papers
"Grading Papers" is a podcast that sheds light on the challenges faced by adjunct professors in higher education while offering practical solutions for professional growth and time management through technology innovations.
Episodes
Something profound is happening in the adjunct community. After 14 years as an adjunct professor across multiple institutions, I've noticed a growing silence among my peers. We're scaling back, withdrawing from multiple teaching appointments, and questioning our relationship with academia. This episode explores this crossroads where many of us find ourselves.
What drives an adjunct to step away despite needing th...
Recent federal government layoffs have created financial and career uncertainty for adjunct professors who rely on federal jobs to supplement their teaching income. Several states are implementing programs to help these workers transition into teaching careers while addressing critical shortages in education.
• Maryland has created alternative pathways and streamlined certification programs for federal workers transitionin...
Today’s discussion focuses on how AI is transforming higher education and addresses the common fears educators have regarding its impact on their roles. We explore practical strategies for leveraging AI, ensuring academic integrity, and adapting to a new educational landscape while emphasizing the importance of human connection in teaching.
• Understanding AI tools and their benefits for education
• Addressing fears a...
Adjunct burnout is a pressing issue that can undermine the passion educators have for their work. We share effective strategies for setting boundaries, grading smarter, and maintaining work-life balance to help adjunct professors thrive without sacrificing their well-being.
• Exploring the common experiences leading to adjunct burnout
• Setting boundaries with email response rules
• Managing office hours and stud...
Adjunct professors can reclaim their narrative in academia by proactively advocating for their needs and securing better working conditions. This episode explores key strategies on how to ask the right questions that can lead to improved stability, pay, and ultimately an enriching teaching experience.
• The vulnerabilities adjuncts face in academia
• The transformative power of asking targeted questions
• Import...
This episode dives into the world of adjunct teaching, highlighting the challenges and rewards associated with this vital role in higher education. We discuss the realities of adjunct life, including financial instability, job insecurity, and the passion that drives many to pursue teaching despite these hurdles.
• Examining the transition to adjunct teaching
• Discussing the financial challenges faced by adjuncts
Imagine being trapped in a cycle where every waking moment outside of work is consumed by a singular task. For me, that was grading papers— an endless endeavor that left me exhausted and disconnected from my family.
This preview of Grading Papers takes you on my personal journey from burnout to breakthrough as I share how I turned my life around by creating my first Zip App.
This revolutionary tool transformed m...
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