Jumping off the Adjunct and onto the Full-Time Track in the Time of COVID-19

by Andrew M. Abernathy Nearly one year ago, before COVID-19 engulfed us all, something spectacular happened—the long awaited call came. After more than two years of a nationwide job search, I finally had the chance to become a “real” college professor at a major, R1 university. It was a good fit. The job aligned with my teaching, research and service interests. The offer meant I finally had the chance to break free of the adjunct ranks after nearly five years. It also meant cautiously stepping away from a 13-year career in strategic communications. No longer would I just be the […]