Backstabbing - Adjunct Lecturer UC Riverside Employee Review

2.0
21 Nov 2013
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Pros

Well-funded school and well-prepared students, compared to other local ones.

Cons

Entitled students, alienated faculty. From reports I heard constantly from full-time employees, and from direct experience, there seems to be culture of backstabbing here unlike any I've experienced anywhere. There's some solidarity evident among grad students, which contrasts markedly with the typical anti-solidarity among faculty. It's partly because few faculty live in town, almost everyone seems ashamed to work in this city, and almost everyone acts like they should be anywhere else. I guess because in their profession and within the UC, they tend to feel dissed, they tend to bully each other and anyone trying to get work here. The city's not so bad, actually, aside from an atrocious self-image.

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5.0
18 June 2026
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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

5.0
7 June 2026
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.

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