12-14-2017, 10:27 AM
HOTPE -"Because some of them went on to graduate school for a year or two, or even four. The extra study allowed them to earn a Masters or PhD and a broad knowledge in their field of expertise, with some depth in the subject matter as well. Doesn't that provide the best possible education for students in their classroom? Isn't that what we want?"
Well said. My GF is a tenured professor in a California college and has a Doctorate degree. She and her colleagues do what they do because they love teaching, not for money. Who would spend so much money, time and effort to get to that position? It's a hyper competitive field and Doctorate degrees are a starting point for Professor positions. There are routinely several hundred applicants for a single job. I wouldn't begrudge them for what they get paid. They earn every penny.
Well said. My GF is a tenured professor in a California college and has a Doctorate degree. She and her colleagues do what they do because they love teaching, not for money. Who would spend so much money, time and effort to get to that position? It's a hyper competitive field and Doctorate degrees are a starting point for Professor positions. There are routinely several hundred applicants for a single job. I wouldn't begrudge them for what they get paid. They earn every penny.