How are adjunct faculty paid?

You find adjunct faculty at all levels of higher education, from vocational schools to four-year universities. An adjunct faculty member receives payment at various levels. In this career, your salary increases with experience and expertise. For example, an adjunct professor with a Ph.D. working for a graduate program makes more than one with a bachelor’s degree working at a community college. The format is relatively universal; adjunct professors are compensated on a short-term contract basis, and they are paid per course, rather than hourly or annually. The pay structure and contract duration may vary from job to job.