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Topic: Question for teachers...and freelancers
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| jkdscribe | Posted – 12/1/2007 10:50:04 AM | show profile Hello all, I'm sorry for continuing to post on similar topics but... So. Despite that I've had a fair share of freelance, part-time jobs and internships in journalism, I just landed my first full-time journalism job...and I don't really care for it. I am considering going back to school to get my MA in English to teach at the community college level. (Teaching has always been a passion and, not to be pompous, but a talent of mine as well.) My first question is how many of you teach at that level and is it a realistic possibilty, or just too competitive for someone who really doesn't want to relocate? Second question. How many people left a hectic journalism job for something of a joe job (mind you, I took a pay cut going to this "real job") that allowed you the time to freelance? Thanks all for your replies in other posts so far...it really helps. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 12/5/2007 5:18:19 AM | show profile From what I hear, teaching at community college level doesn't generally pay well -- especially if all you have is your masters. If you like teaching, consider it. I'd do a search on jobs to see how many are out there. My sense is that it's very competitive. I had a friend that went from sports writing to sports editing to teaching high school to finishing his masters and teaching community college. He seemed to like it. |
| Village Gal | Posted – 12/5/2007 9:21:58 AM | show profile | email poster very competitive in NYC Not sure where you live but in NYC.. it's very competitive. I'm an adunct at a CUNY community college, and I have an MA. In general, CUNY expects full time faculy to have a Ph.D. and teaching excperience even at the community level. In fact, many of my adjunct colleagues have doctorates. You can email me off line if you want to talk more. |
