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
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
3 Payment Options:
Pay in Full
Early Bird Registration
[June 18-August 1- Coupon Code: ADJUNCT]: $350
Regular Registration [August 2-October 1]: $395
Pay in 4 (Interest-free payments available through PayPal).
Pay Half Now, Pay Half Later [$197.50- Final payment will be due by October 1].
All payment methods are accepted.
Deliverable Takeaways: All participants will receive instruction about and create the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Assessment Tool/Rubric
Assignment Sheet
Sample Syllabus/Course Schedule
Important Dates
Fall 2025 Cohort: October 8-December 3
Sessions are held once a week; however, we offer two times for participation weekly. Group A meets on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM EST, and Group B meets on Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 PM EST. All participants receive the Zoom link and calendar invitation to attend either session each week, so the Group letter designation is flexible.
Pricing:
Early Bird Registration:
[June 18-August 1- Coupon Code: ADJUNCT]: $350
Regular Registration: [August 2-October 8]: $395
Head Instructor, Dr. Candace Chambers
Dr. Chambers is an instructor of English Composition and Business/Professional Writing with 8 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 current teaching as a part-time instructor at 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
Summer 2025 Cohort
Spring 2025 Cohort
Guest Speakers
Testimonials
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.