Should I call an adjunct “professor”? Forum

[TheHungerGames]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

[Catsinthebag]

You are aware that "adjunct" is shorthand for "adjunct professor," right? You have the answer already, I promise!

[DELG]

Great thread I look forward to your career on TLS

[smaug]

look them dead in the eye and use their first name

don't blink

[philepistemer]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

[Johann]

If V10, professor.

Anything other than that, first name.

edit - oh nm, hes only a midlevel. first name.

[robotrick]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

[smaug]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

hey now let's be nice to Yale

[philepistemer]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

No, it's that I'm an adult, so I don't address people formally unless they do the same for me.

[A. Nony Mouse]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

No, it's that I'm an adult, so I don't address people formally unless they do the same for me.

Lol

[rcharter1978]

always professor -- you'll never go wrong showing respect. and adjunct professors eat it up, because they don't always get respect at their day job.

[barkschool]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

No, it's that I'm an adult, so I don't address people formally unless they do the same for me.

An adult doesn't need to refer to themselves as an "adult."

[Kali the Annihilator]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

Call them whatever their name is.

[Danger Zone]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

Call them whatever their name is.

Yeah IMO Professor X or Mr. X would be a really weird thing to call someone who has a name.

[starsofthelidd]

always professor -- you'll never go wrong showing respect. and adjunct professors eat it up, because they don't always get respect at their day job.

I was an adjunct. My title was lecturer. I told my students to call me by my first name.

"Respect" is fine and all, but the only people I cared about calling me professor were university administrators, so I'd get the raise that would come along with the title.

OP, many of my students ended up calling me Professor X, just "Professor," or Dr. X, even though I explicitly and repeatedly told them that first-name basis was fine. You can opt for more formality if you're more comfortable with it.

[encore1101]

No, it's that I'm an adult, so I don't address people formally unless they do the same for me.

[GreatBraffsby]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

Call them whatever their name is.

Yeah IMO Professor X or Mr. X would be a really weird thing to call someone who has a name.

So you wouldn't address an MD as Dr. X? Or a senator as Senator X? Or a Supreme Court Justice as Justice X? Surely you wouldn't call Justice Ginsberg "Ruth", especially if she was teaching one of your classes or fielding questions at an event.

There's nothing wrong with using a respectful honorific to address someone who's earned it, no matter your age or theirs. You won't hurt your relationship with them, but could definitely harm it by using a first name. I've had Professors who say "call me Jim" or whatever, and that's when you know you're safe. I'd advise caution with anyone whose opinion can influence your GPA.

[Kali the Annihilator]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

Call them whatever their name is.

Yeah IMO Professor X or Mr. X would be a really weird thing to call someone who has a name.

So you wouldn't address an MD as Dr. X? Or a senator as Senator X? Or a Supreme Court Justice as Justice X? Surely you wouldn't call Justice Ginsberg "Ruth", especially if she was teaching one of your classes or fielding questions at an event.

There's nothing wrong with using a respectful honorific to address someone who's earned it, no matter your age or theirs. You won't hurt your relationship with them, but could definitely harm it by using a first name. I've had Professors who say "call me Jim" or whatever, and that's when you know you're safe. I'd advise caution with anyone whose opinion can influence your GPA.

1. He was clearly joking and made a reference to Professor X from X Men.
2. Analogizing an adjunct to a SCOTUS Justice or Senator seems dumb.
3. Advise deez nuts, fam

[criminaltheory]

always professor -- you'll never go wrong showing respect. and adjunct professors eat it up, because they don't always get respect at their day job.

I was an adjunct. My title was lecturer. I told my students to call me by my first name.

"Respect" is fine and all, but the only people I cared about calling me professor were university administrators, so I'd get the raise that would come along with the title.

OP, many of my students ended up calling me Professor X, just "Professor," or Dr. X, even though I explicitly and repeatedly told them that first-name basis was fine. You can opt for more formality if you're more comfortable with it.

this. how is this even a question? if the prof doesn't say anything, use prof because maybe they care. when they say to use their first name, use it. don't yall know how to interact with adults?

quoted for stars of the lid handle.

[sollos]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

No, it's that I'm an adult, so I don't address people formally unless they do the same for me.

How do people get into law school while being this ignorant?

[Danger Zone]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

Call them whatever their name is.

Yeah IMO Professor X or Mr. X would be a really weird thing to call someone who has a name.

So you wouldn't address an MD as Dr. X? Or a senator as Senator X? Or a Supreme Court Justice as Justice X? Surely you wouldn't call Justice Ginsberg "Ruth", especially if she was teaching one of your classes or fielding questions at an event.

There's nothing wrong with using a respectful honorific to address someone who's earned it, no matter your age or theirs. You won't hurt your relationship with them, but could definitely harm it by using a first name. I've had Professors who say "call me Jim" or whatever, and that's when you know you're safe. I'd advise caution with anyone whose opinion can influence your GPA.

1. He was clearly joking and made a reference to Professor X from X Men.
2. Analogizing an adjunct to a SCOTUS Justice or Senator seems dumb.
3. Advise deez nuts, fam

Thanks boo <3

[philepistemer]

Should I call an adjunct “professor xx” or "Ms./Mr. xx"? He is an mid-level associate from a law firm.

First name. I've never referred to someone as "professor" in law school unless they were like 80 or they called me "Mr. xx"

That's weird... Do you go to a Montessori law school?

No, it's that I'm an adult, so I don't address people formally unless they do the same for me.

How do people get into law school while being this ignorant?

Not only did I get in, but they're giving me a degree.

Look 0L, you're going to a professional school. How do you think professionals treat each other in the workplace? When you're in a law firm, the partners will call you Mr. xx if they want to be addressed as Mr. xx. Otherwise, you call them by their first name. Professors mainly expect the same thing, and if they don't they're either like 80 or they are DBs who love the power.

[Avian]

Not only did I get in, but they're giving me a degree.

Look 0L, you're going to a professional school. How do you think professionals treat each other in the workplace? When you're in a law firm, the partners will call you Mr. xx if they want to be addressed as Mr. xx. Otherwise, you call them by their first name. Professors mainly expect the same thing, and if they don't they're either like 80 or they are DBs who love the power.

A school setting is different from a work setting. You ought to address a Professor as Professor [insert name] unless you know they prefer something different. Some professors will not care one way or the other, but some will, so why piss them off?

[anyriotgirl]

I think everyone is overlooking an important point here

if you just address him as "professor" you don't actually have to learn his name

[philepistemer]

Not only did I get in, but they're giving me a degree.

Look 0L, you're going to a professional school. How do you think professionals treat each other in the workplace? When you're in a law firm, the partners will call you Mr. xx if they want to be addressed as Mr. xx. Otherwise, you call them by their first name. Professors mainly expect the same thing, and if they don't they're either like 80 or they are DBs who love the power.

A school setting is different from a work setting. You ought to address a Professor as Professor [insert name] unless you know they prefer something different. Some professors will not care one way or the other, but some will, so why piss them off?

I think it's degrading act of submission to address someone formally unless they do the same for me. Some people don't mind subordination so much, and to each her/his own. If I'm going to compromise my principles I better be getting paid for it.