How to become an Adjunct Professor (A difference "my chances" question)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So, top schools (in business) do not necessary allow non-PhDs to get into the professor track. </p>

<p>I'm now 36, so if I apply to PhDs now, when I would in fact bring much richer and well-informed perspective to the business schools, I doubt top schools would allow me a PhD as it's a younger game. </p>

<p>Questions -- </p>

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<li><p>Is it accurate that PhD at top schools won't be a realistic possibility if I enter at the age of 37-ish? Even if I get into a PhD, how many schools would hire a new assistant professor at the age of 41?</p></li>
<li><p>Or, are there any top schools who don't mind getting "adjunct professors" from the industry? Which schools have these kinds of policies? </p></li>
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<p>Welcome thoughts, thanks!</p>

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<p>My dad was hired as an assistant professor by one of the top schools in the world after getting his PhD at age 35. I don’t think 6 years is that big of a difference.</p>

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<p>Thanks for that encouragement. That sounds splendid. Although I feel the psychological difference between 35 and 41 is significant. 35 still sounds borderline acceptable. I’d love to hear of any example of someone “starting” a full professor track in early 40s…</p>