Mercyhurst University Reviews

Pros

Good pay compared to other adjunct positions Mgmt is kind

Cons

not much opportunity to pickup extra courses

Pros

Amazing and supportive colleagues, wonderful students, Erie is an okay place, with some hidden gems. Wonderful Autism Initiative

Cons

An institution facing common challenges in higher ed, especially at smaller universities. Very tight budgets (& low salaries), reluctance to give any type of long-term contracts (often continual one-year renewals) and university administration can be challenging to work with, despite their friendliness. Senior administration did not feel the same need to belt-tighten was demanded of others, and was often not open to hearing faculty concerns, let alone helping to resolve them/taking them into account for requests. At my time working there, even COL raises hadn't been given in years. A PWI with good intentions and ethos but limited resources to undertake serious DEIJ work.

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

Pay is low and hard to get by

Pros

Great atmosphere. Great mission. Wonderful sisters of Mercy.

Cons

Pay experienced employees better. Listen more closely to the employee complaints.

Pros

Some great faculty Some great students Low cost of living

Cons

Poor management Academic incest Limited room to advance New ideas stifled when they don’t align with leadership’s mentality/ideas

Pros

Getting students experience and involved

Cons

Could be hectic and disorganized at times

Pros

Great environment to work in. The boss was very supportive

Cons

Must be able to deal with multiple personalities.

Pros

relaxed atmosphere in the arts

Cons

pay, disorganization, little to no communication between departments for event planning, NO upward mobility, NO budget for employees OR campus improvements

Pros

Nice campus Close-knit style Creative freedom

Cons

Poor pay Entitled students Poor communication throughout

Pros

decent benefits and leave time

Cons

zero upward mobility and terribly low pay