A colleague had a question that I had no real answer to because I really did
not know my own opinion so I thought I would ask this group for input.
An adjunct in our department, who is finishing his Ph.D., puts, as part of
his signature, Professor of Psychology. He, of course, does not have the rank
of any type of professor since he is an adjunct. Is his use of professor a
misuse or is it just a generic term for any of us who teach at universities?
If he applies to other places which may have tenure-track positions and he
uses this signature file, is he misleading these places?
Finally, if you believe that his use of professor is inappropriate, should we
inform him of this.
One last point. We are very happy with him and, when he finishes his degree,
we would be very interested in hiring him on a tenure-track line if we ever get
one in this miserable economy.
Jeff Nagelbush
[email protected]
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
He should not use the professor label since he is not a professor.As a
matter of fact that should raise a red flag.If he is being careless with the
truth in presenting his real identity.I wander if this can be construed as
evidence that he could misrepresenr himself in other critical areas academia
such as publications and other department related issues.
Btw, do not make him any promises ogf being hired full time.This puts him at
an advantage over others who are trying to go through
the appropriate application process.Adjuncts should be hired only for adjunct
status and should be banned from applying full time when a position opens up.
Michawl"omnicentric" Sylvester,PhD
Daytona Beach,Florida
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