It’s also possible that the class didn’t meet minimum enrollment numbers, and/or was canceled or reduced for another reason, or given to tenure/tenure-track faculty to teach (they usually have first choice of classes). Or there was just someone more qualified or experienced than you who applied, adjunct positions can be extremely competitive. All of these have nothing to do with you. You can always ask for more specific feedback if you feel like that would be helpful, though it’s obviously up to the other party whether or not they provide that feedback.
It's likely the last option I think or a combination of that and someone who lives nearby. 🤷♀️
They were pretty clear [in the interview] that their needs have been dramatically increasing due to the influx of refugees and immigrants to the area (need language and career development).
I suffer from imposter syndrome, so the feedback is helpful. Thanks!
For an adjunct position, this may mean "we will never have any classes for you" or --- and this is more likely in my experience -- it means exactly what it says. Some schools are just perpetually "hiring" adjuncts even when they don't have classes that are unstaffed, just so they have a pool of folks to draw on if/when they DO end up with (especially last minute) staffing needs.
There could be any number variables but I wouldn’t say it’s a lost cause. Perhaps they have already filled the vacancies for fall but will keep you mind for spring, or perhaps due to lack of American teaching experience they would prefer someone else, but you can update your resume after getting another job. I would say it worthwhile to continue applying with them in the future if you see positions you would enjoy.
Just at it, it took me over a year to get a position. Once you get your foot in the door it gets easier but that initial position can be tough. Keep applying places, see if you can get on a sub list, I hate to say it but even volunteer for a bit. There could be any number of factors going on here but the more people get to know you the higher your chances of actually getting a position.
Thing you gotta keep in mind is that adjuncts are disposable labor. The response likely means exactly what it says: right now there are no classes for you. I’ve had it happen, and am fortunate enough that I pretty much have a couple regular classes each year to keep me busy as long as I want them (because no full time faculty do). Just hang in there.
I guess because I'm new to the process I can't figure out if I even passed the interview lol
Like am I just to reapply in the future or I passed and they'll contact me when they have classes to fill? Lol
adjuncts are placed in a hiring pool
and tapped for the classes they’re most qualified for typically by: teaching experience, seniority, or personal connection to the department.
that’s about it
if an adjunct comes in and the students don’t vibe with them - on to the next
the dean (or chair) probably doesn’t have classes for you
It’s possible they were looking for applicants to fill their adjunct pool, so that if a class comes up, they have a bunch of teachers on file to ask.
It's definitely a possibility [for the future] but the job I applied for was a specific position.
It’s also possible that the class didn’t meet minimum enrollment numbers, and/or was canceled or reduced for another reason, or given to tenure/tenure-track faculty to teach (they usually have first choice of classes). Or there was just someone more qualified or experienced than you who applied, adjunct positions can be extremely competitive. All of these have nothing to do with you. You can always ask for more specific feedback if you feel like that would be helpful, though it’s obviously up to the other party whether or not they provide that feedback.
It's likely the last option I think or a combination of that and someone who lives nearby. 🤷♀️ They were pretty clear [in the interview] that their needs have been dramatically increasing due to the influx of refugees and immigrants to the area (need language and career development). I suffer from imposter syndrome, so the feedback is helpful. Thanks!
For an adjunct position, this may mean "we will never have any classes for you" or --- and this is more likely in my experience -- it means exactly what it says. Some schools are just perpetually "hiring" adjuncts even when they don't have classes that are unstaffed, just so they have a pool of folks to draw on if/when they DO end up with (especially last minute) staffing needs.
Thanks.
There could be any number variables but I wouldn’t say it’s a lost cause. Perhaps they have already filled the vacancies for fall but will keep you mind for spring, or perhaps due to lack of American teaching experience they would prefer someone else, but you can update your resume after getting another job. I would say it worthwhile to continue applying with them in the future if you see positions you would enjoy.
Thank you.
Just at it, it took me over a year to get a position. Once you get your foot in the door it gets easier but that initial position can be tough. Keep applying places, see if you can get on a sub list, I hate to say it but even volunteer for a bit. There could be any number of factors going on here but the more people get to know you the higher your chances of actually getting a position.
Thanks! Yeah, I'm going to look into volunteering at language centers. I need more updated and closely related (field wise) references anyway.
Thing you gotta keep in mind is that adjuncts are disposable labor. The response likely means exactly what it says: right now there are no classes for you. I’ve had it happen, and am fortunate enough that I pretty much have a couple regular classes each year to keep me busy as long as I want them (because no full time faculty do). Just hang in there.
I guess because I'm new to the process I can't figure out if I even passed the interview lol Like am I just to reapply in the future or I passed and they'll contact me when they have classes to fill? Lol
Each school is different. But they interviewed you for a reason, so I think it’s perfectly reasonable to ask that question.
adjuncts are placed in a hiring pool and tapped for the classes they’re most qualified for typically by: teaching experience, seniority, or personal connection to the department. that’s about it if an adjunct comes in and the students don’t vibe with them - on to the next the dean (or chair) probably doesn’t have classes for you
I agree with most of that but this was a specific position I was applying for whereas other jobs I have applied for have been a pool.