Re: Sabbatical replacement

[sgrantk@whs.whitko.k12.in.us (Kevin Grant)]

Whether right or wrong, that is the reality of the workplace.  To work with
(supposedly) better, more motivated students, there is a price to pay --
usually a lower salary.  A friend recently made such a move (from HS
chemistry to Collegiate math and chemistry) and took a more than $10,000 cut
in pay!  He teaches fewer classes, teaches fewer hours (by a wide margin),
has much more input regarding curriculum, and has a better group of students
to work with.  They have an opening for math/physics this fall, but I can't
afford the cut in pay!  When I queried an administrator about this, I was
told that it was the price I would have to pay for the "intangibles" of
teaching at the college level.  I don't think so!  Many more educators would
be willing to explore teaching at higher levels if only the level of
compensation were the same.  As I said, that is the reality of the
workplace.

Kevin Grant


Herbert H. Gottlieb wrote:

> Almost all of my friends who are teaching physics in the high
> schools are being paid at least $30-$60 K for the same period
> of time ..... and even us to $85 K or more if they have the PhD.
>
> I am surprised that Indiana University is expecting to  "make a
> selection" from experienced applicants who are willing to accept
> such a small salary.  .....  especially where it might mean relocating
> for a year and being told that the job will definately  terminate at the
> end
> of 10 months.
>
> I feel that university professors should be getting paid much more
>  that the high school teachers that they often have to teach.
> Am I wrong???
>
> Herb Gottlieb from New York City
>
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