Interested in teaching as an Adjunct Professor but have little to no teaching experience on the college level? Or do you want to spruce up your teaching methods? You’re in the right place!
The Adjunct Professor Teacher Training Institute is designed to train aspiring and current adjunct professors on pedagogical methods.
Institute Logistics
Time Frame: 8-Weeks or 4-Weeks (mini-session)
Modality: Virtual, Synchronous, One-Hour Zoom Sessions Once a Week
Ideal Audience: Interested Adjunct Professors with Little to No Teaching Experience and New, Current Adjunct Professors
Requirements: Master’s Degree in a Content Area
Benefits: Participants will:
Gain introductory teaching skills to present to hiring committees for adjunct roles.
Learn student engagement methods for virtual and in-person teaching.
Create tangible deliverables to assist with teaching effectively.
Cost: $395 for the 8-week experience or $295 for the 4-week experience
3 Payment Options:
Pay in Full
Pay in 4 (Interest-free payments available through PayPal).
Pay Half Now, Pay Half Later
Important Dates
SUMMER 2026 Cohort: June 9-30, 2026
[4-week mini session]
Min-Session Options:
Live Session- Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 PM EST
Recordings of Thursday Sessions (Available Next Day)
All participants receive the Zoom link and calendar invitation for the live Thursday sessions and the option for the recordings each week.
Registration opens March 30! Be sure to sign up on the email list for more information.
Head Instructor, Dr. Candace Chambers
Dr. Chambers is an instructor of English Composition and Business/Professional Writing with 9 years of teaching experience. Since 2016, she has taught in in-person, hybrid, and online capacities at a variety of schools, including the University of Alabama, Central Piedmont Community College, Ashland University, Georgia Military College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and North Carolina A&T State University. She is currently teaching as a part-time instructor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (online) and Central Piedmont Community College (in-person).
Dr. Chambers engages students through interactive lessons and a variety of learning modes. She has been recognized by her students for her dedication to the classroom as well as by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Minerva Mentions nomination and by the University of Alabama as the awardee of the Carolyn P. Handa Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Chambers earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction (Urban Literacy Concentration) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, her Master of Arts in English (Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies concentration) from the University of Alabama, and her Bachelor of Arts in English (Secondary English Education concentration) from Jackson State University.
Institute Curriculum and Deliverables
Institute Participants
Spring 2026 Cohort
Fall 2025 Cohort
Summer 2025 Cohort
Spring 2025 Cohort
Guest Speakers
Testimonials
Survey Responses
Comprehensive Feedback
Summer 2025- Adjunct Professor Teacher Training Institute Recorded Sessions
The recordings feature the 8 weeks of content for the Summer 2025 Adjunct Professor Teacher Training Institute. Over 7 hours of content and guest speaker sessions.
Price: $195
One-On-One Adjunct Professor Consultations
Dr. Chambers offers one-on-one consultations for aspiring and current adjunct professors. These consultations are designed to assist with preparing application materials for aspiring adjunct professors. They are also designed for current adjunct professors to talk more about ways to improve their teaching practice. The consultations are 30 minutes and held over Zoom.
Adjunct Life Podcast
We’re recruiting current and past adjunct professors for the Adjunct Life podcast! Complete the form below to be featured on an episode.
