Adjunct Professors: Supervising Graduate Students

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Adjunct professors are typically permitted to supervise graduate students, particularly when they hold primary positions at national or military laboratories. In these scenarios, adjunct faculty serve as thesis advisers while collaborating with a full-time on-campus professor to ensure that students meet academic requirements, including coursework and examinations. This dual supervision model is essential for maintaining academic standards and student progress.

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Hey all,

are adjunct professors allowed to supervise graduate students?
 
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Nusc said:
Hey all,

are adjunct professors allowed to supervise graduate students?

In most cases I know of, adjunct faculty hold primary posts at national or military laboratories, and they have adjunct status in order to be thesis advisers to students. Generally in these cases a full-time on-campus professor also works closely with the student to assure that certain stepping stones are being met with regards to classes, qualifying/comprehensive examinations, and other paperwork... as well as making sure progress is being made.
 

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