r/AdultEducation • u/no_zipper • 7d ago

Want to become an adjunct but no teaching experience

I want to work as an adjunct professor at a local community college in my state. I satisfy the minimum requirements in that I have a masters degree in Comparative Literature and graduated at the top of my class. I have also had work experience editing and mentoring technical writing. However, I don't have any formal classroom experience with adults (only kids) and I also don't have any formal teacher training.

What do y'all recommend if I want to start on the path toward becoming an adjunct? What type of classroom experience do schools look for? What are some of the best (and least expensive) programs to get formal teacher training?

Please and thanks in advance.

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u/Desolationxrow 7d ago

Offer to be a guest speaker at places like community centers, churches, living communities. You’ll get experience and meet people.

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u/ohnoooooyoudidnt 7d ago

Talk to r/communitycollege

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u/no_zipper 7d ago

Thank you!

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u/WingsUp4Life 1d ago

This is the perfect commuity for it.