Adjunct Nation
Adjunct Nation
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Adjunct faculty are a growing majority in higher education, shaping student experiences while navigating the challenges of contingent employment. As adjuncts at a regional public university, we know firsthand the realities, rewards, and roadblocks that come with the role. That’s why we’re here—to boost your mood and pedagogy with insightful dialogues on current challenges, practical strategies, and pathways forward for you and your students.
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The podcast centers on the challenges and rewards of being an adjunct faculty member, addressing specific topics like the integration of AI in education with episodes such as 'AI for All' which explores benefits and drawbacks of AI tools in classrooms, along with practical strategies for enhancing student learning.
Adjunct faculty are a growing majority in higher education, shaping student experiences while navigating the challenges of contingent employment. As adjuncts at a regional public university, we know firsthand the realities, rewards, and roadblocks that come with the role. That’s why we’re here—to boost your mood and pedagogy with insightful dialogues on current challenges, practical strategies, and pathways forward for you and your students.
In this inspiring episode of The Adjunct Files, hosts John Roth and Maggie Hohne sit down with two retired physicians turned FGCU adjunct professors: Dr. Lou Broslovsky (OBGYN) and Dr. Andrew Berkow (Radiologist). What began as a post-retirement golf friendship evolved into a shared passion for teaching anatomy and physiology to the next generation of healthcare professionals.
The duo reflects on:
- Their unconventional paths into adjunct teaching
- The challenges and rewards of transitioning from clinical practice to the classroom
- Active learning strategies like flipped classrooms, concept mapping, and clinical case studies
- The evolving preparedness of students entering healthcare fields
- The essential soft skills—like empathy, communication, and time management—that future professionals need
- The deep satisfaction of mentoring students and witnessing their growth
With humor, humility, and heart, Drs. Broslovsky and Berkow show how adjunct teaching can be a powerful form of giving back—and how lifelong learning never retires.
Theme music composed, performed and produced by James Husni.
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