I was an adjunct professor from August 1999–May 2014. I taught courses in American literature, film and other adaptations, Shakespeare, and first-year writing. I wrote one book, edited another, gave I fun & insightful talk at the Library of Congress, and did a lot of the other standard academic things. In my last year or so as a professor, I decided to use my privilege as someone who’d never return to academia to speak out for others who couldn’t leave. I wrote articles. I tweeted. I did Facebook posts. I was on the news a few times. I cofounded a nonprofit to support adjunct faculty financially and professionally. Here are the highlights of my online activism:
National Adjunct Walkout Day, 2015
PBS NewsHour, “Making Sense” Open Letter to Parents
PBS NewsHour, “Making Sense” piece on petition to Labor Dept.
Not a Scarlet Letter (Hybrid Pedagogy)
After I left academia, I continued telling my story of finding a new career and figuring things out as I went along. Here are some highlights:
The Consulting Editor 