The students are wonderful and eager to learn. As a part-timer it's very sterile. You come in and you leave. - Lecturer Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Nov 11, 2012
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Pros

The students respond well to good teaching. There is a professional atmosphere.

Cons

There's no space for adjuncts. I was told I could meet with students in the hallway. The parking is terrible unless one arrives before the first class. The students are not used to coming to class or being on time, so there is an adjustment period as they learn the rules of my classroom.

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5.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

They were very flexible with hours and it was a fun place to work. There was lots of downtime to do other things while on the clock, and an e-bike to get around campus quickly.

Cons

Toward the end they got pretty strict about keeping your computer on a certain tab to take online tickets, and you could get in trouble for not doing it. It’s tedious work overall.

4.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

flexibility. I'm on a fellowship I won with a great advisor. It is not so good for others.

Cons

An inherently liminal position with severely reduced benefits.

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