job?

[supercheesegirl]

so should i apply for this job? on the one hand, it sounds like a pretty sweet deal: six classes at $30,000. that's two less classes than elan has, and $5000 more (but in boston, which is more expensive). so that's the good thing. but then there's that thing where i really don't want to teach.

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Northeastern University. Full-Time Lecturer in Writing. The English Dept. of Northeastern University seeks to fill four benefits-eligible, full-time Lecturer positions. Lecturers teach six sections of required writing courses per year (three sections per semester), at a starting annual salary of $30,000. Applicants must have an MA in English or other advanced degree. Please send an initial application, which should consist of a letter of application, a c.v., & a brief (1-2 page) statement of teaching philosophy. For more information, see http://www.hrm.neu.edu/jobs.html.
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the other thing is that i'd have to make a c.v. and figure out what my teaching philosophy is. and the teaching philosophy is total bullshit anyway; you're just supposed to write what they want to hear.

but should i apply? please leave comments.

Comments

[ethyl.livejournal.com]

... does it seem odd that for one year they pay a teacher LESS money then ONE student pays them for a year? You would think that at that rate, there would be a higher teacher to student ratio...

anyway...

there's a job shortage here.
NU students (especially the freshmen they'll make you teach) are dumb.
the course they'll want you to teach is lame. you'll have a lot of students. a lot of dumb students.
but it's a job.
the pay ain't the best, but it's pay.

applying always keeps the option open.
i say apply. if you decide its not for you later, you won't have to take the job.

good luck!

[painkiller.livejournal.com]

i was basically going to say the same thing @ the end there - apply. You can always say, we'll no thanks @ the end if you change your mind.

[sleepyworm.livejournal.com]

those two people above me are smart! listen to them and their smart comments!

[pocketwitch.livejournal.com]

I was going to say the same thing. There's no reason not to apply. You don't have to decide to take it. So yeah. Apply. :D

agreement

[piscosubito.livejournal.com]

Yes, all good opinions. Might as well try, it can't hurt.

[qua.livejournal.com]

I have to disagree with everyone.
I say apply for the job and keep the option open.
It's not as easy to find good jobs here anymore.

Oh wait, did I say disagree?
Nevermind :)