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 student availability
• Emphasizing smarter grading techniques and rubric usage
• Discussing work-life balance and time management
• Navigating extra duties with the no free work rule
• Establishing dedicated workspaces for productivity
• Negotiating better compensation and teaching assignments
• Celebrating resilience and connecting through shared experiences

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Until next time, keep grading, keep growing, and keep making a difference in your students' lives.
Dr. Rutledge