What is a graduate adjunct professor?

Graduate Adjunct Professors are part-time instructors hired by universities and colleges to teach graduate-level courses, typically on a contractual or per-semester basis. They often bring specialized professional experience or expertise to their teaching but may not be on a tenure track. Adjunct professors usually balance their teaching roles with other professional or academic responsibilities, and they are valued for providing real-world perspectives to students. Their duties may include teaching, grading, curriculum development, and mentoring students, but they typically have limited involvement in departmental governance or research compared to full-time faculty.