adjunct faculty

instructor

assistant professor

nursing instructor

tutor

Indian River State College

What is the best part of working at the company?
I don’t know, I was hired to teach I assume because I have a doctorate degree and they need a certain number of doctoral level teachers at the state college. I did not get a teaching assignment however because they give those classes to their wives, cousins, etc that do not have advanced degrees but need the work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working for State College is not stressful. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The supportive environment and team atmosphere make every day enjoyable. Plus, the opportunities for growth and development are endless. I couldn't be happier with my decision to work here. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They only give teaching assignments to their friends and family, which creates a biased and unfair system. This not only limits opportunities for qualified individuals outside of their circle but also undermines the credibility and quality of education being provided. It is essential to promote transparency and meritocracy in the selection process to ensure equal access and opportunities for all qualified candidates. By fostering a more inclusive and diverse teaching environment, we can enrich the learning experience for students and promote a more equitable society.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day teaching begins with preparing lesson plans and materials for the day ahead. I usually arrive at school early to set up my classroom and make sure everything is ready for my students. As the students start to arrive, I greet them and help them get settled in for the day. Throughout the day, I lead lessons, facilitate group activities, and provide one-on-one support to students who may be struggling. I also use this time to assess student understanding and progress, adjusting my teaching as needed. By the end of the day, I reflect on what went well and what could be improved, making notes for future lessons. Overall, each day brings new challenges and rewards as a teacher, but I find great satisfaction in helping my students learn and grow.

A typical workday consisted of responding to emails, attending and setting up teams meetings, enrolling students into the adult education programs offered, such as ESOL or GED, attending physical meetings, taking part in work trips, and demonstrating team work. 

Aside from learning more about Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office as a whole, I learned that favoritism is a quite prevalent with the organization - meaning if you are not in the club, then you are outcasted, and if you do good work that’s recognized, you essentially get an insufficient lack luster congratulations and more work piled on. Furthermore, if you took a lunch, and your manager calls your desk, they will make you feel guilty for leaving to go get it. 

I enjoy teammates, they truly were a great group who understood what was at stake and worked together to help us all succeed. 


The hardest part of the job was work with students who I couldn’t communicate with due to a language barrier, I was constantly being forced to use Google translate to communicate, it was both annoying and difficult as many couldn’t read or understand the microphones on our phones that well either. 

The most enjoyable part of my job was working with my colleagues in my office. 

I worked as a change agent and trainer to:
	Lead educational workshops with measured results
	Training in retail and customer service
•	Establish the premium branding procedures of Boar’s Head Brand
•	Increase customer service techniques
•	Increase sales and knowledge of newly introduced product
•	Improve work methodology
•	Merchandise sales
•	Product quality inspection
•	Inventory efficiency
•	Obtain new retail locations

I Coordinated activities required to support;
•	New market locations and store conversions
•	 New Store Openings, 
•	Grand Openings 
•	Public speaking for informational sessions
•	Event planning

The east coast region of Florida was covered for training of four to six week intervals for each location. Training success at 100% Validation Rate was given Boar’s Head local distribution in adherence to corporate Boar’s Head standards. 
I was the supervisor to several demonstration teams throughout the East Coast four county area. These teams were crucial to the product launch success and worked to control and enhance inventory levels.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere and work environment. I loved waking up knowing I was going to spend the next however many hours of my day working somewhere I enjoyed being. I learned a lot about the daily office duties that take place, I am thankful for the wonderful managers I had to guide me during my learning process. I made many positive relationships with my coworkers some of which are considered good friends to this day. I enjoyed being able to help other students attending college with finding any books/materials they may have needed from the campus bookstore for their appropriate class. I formed friendships with a lot of the students as well. I couldn't say that there was really anything I didn't like about the job other than the fact it was part time. It was a very big decision for me to leave that job but it was a decision I made as a new mother. I am however ready and eager to go back to work and I can only hope to find a job/career that I enjoy doing as much as I did that job!

Unfortunately, not the best place to work. Currently, the faculty morale is very low as many of the fringe benefits are no longer available. This school year administration decided to put on hold our very small step-raises, continuing contracts, and promotions until faculty decide to give up our last great benefit of paying out unused sick time at the time of retirement. With inflation and the cost of living increase, this is just wrong on so many levels. They also are hiring new full-time faculty on a non-continuing contract. In other words, there is no room for ever getting promoted as you must be awarded a continuing contract to be promoted from master to assistant. If you have a family and need to put them on your insurance plan it is very expensive. My co-worker with the family plan is paying over $1600. I am lucky that I am on my own and the college does pay the employee's health insurance. 

On a positive note, my department is great and I enjoy working with all of them. I have learned so much from all of them. 

If you tow the company line and give up any independent thinking, you may find this to be an acceptable workplace. However, if you ask too many questions or try to make positive changes, you will have a target on your back and won’t last long. 
Also, as an Instructor they rarely award tenure and your level of education does not apply to your starting wage. So that Master degree or Doctorate will not earn you anything different than someone with an Associates or Bachelors degree. 
Administration is unstable and on a never ending rotation under this current President. 
One Positive note about working here: The best insurance benefits you’re likely to find in the Florida College System. 

Proceed with caution, Keep your eyes wide open and ear to the ground, utilize your insurance benefits to the max but don’t look at IRSC as a long term career location. 

It is a great school that give everyone a chance to have a college degree and find a good career.
Their instructors are dedicated to their job.

It is fun to get to the class when I am teaching. The students are eager to learn. The course manager works well with all the instructors and my co workers are respectful and understand teamwork. The hardest part of the job, although part time teaching, was that you do not have enough time in a day to get ready before showing off in class. You need to student longer in preparing for your classes and exams. It takes good time management to be an adjunct anywhere.

The teaching part is important to me and gives me a chance to share what I had learned while i was in college and working in the business world.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The success of the students and the people I worked with to provide they success. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Finding and then providing the resources for faculty and staff to help the students succeed. From budget constraints to outside influences such as  government initiatives and COVID 19 that impacted our daily work. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It has changed to a more business, workforce and marketing focus. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long hours as an administrator. Weekend and night activities in the community were required. Those hours came with the position I held and I understood that.

Each day when I enter my work place my duties varies from waiting on student at t he front desk or overseeing students taking test assign my professor. Within  my area, co-worker share the duties of assisting student from answering question and/or passing out hand-out of the outline that required  my each student. The  hardest part of my job not enough hours to obtain full times status but a great place to work.  My enjoyable part of my job staying busy while at work for the most I find extra duties to kept busy. Working for Indian River State College is a big plus if you able to become a full-time toward retirement.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at IRSC is the impact on students. As an educator, I have found fulfillment in helping students succeed and achieve their educational and career goals.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Diversity & Inclusion 
Diversity and inclusion are essential principles that promote equality, respect, and equity among individuals and groups with differing backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You may be tolerated but not accepted.
 Diverse teams bring a variety of perspectives and ideas, which can lead to more innovative solutions and better decision-making.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Adjunct faculty 41 salaries reported	$719 per week
Instructor 3 salaries reported	$61,760 per year
Assistant professor 19 salaries reported	$62,896 per year
Nursing instructor 2 salaries reported	$61,760 per year
Tutor 1 salary reported	$43,005 per year

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