Summer Jobs for Professors (Consulting, Teaching, Research, and More)

Most professors are not paid during the summer. But you can earn $10,000 to $50,000 extra each summer.

Top Summer Jobs for Education Professors

1. Summer School Teaching: $4k-$8k per course. Teach 2 courses = $8k-$16k.

2. Educational Consulting: $100-$300 per hour. Summer earnings $10k-$30k.

3. Grant Writing for Non-Profits: $50-$150 per hour or $1k-$5k per proposal.

4. Research Assistant: $25-$50 per hour. $5k-$15k for summer.

5. Standardized Test Scoring: $20-$40 per hour. Fully remote.

6. Textbook Writing/Editing: $2k-$10k per book.

7. Academic Coaching/Tutoring: $50-$150 per hour.

8. Professional Development Workshops: $500-$2,000 per day.

9. Ed-Tech Curriculum Developer: $50-$100 per hour.

10. Your Own Research Grant: $12k-$20k summer salary from grant.

Summer Job Comparison

Summer teaching: $8k-$16k, Easy
Consulting: $10k-$30k, Medium
Grant writing: $5k-$20k, Medium
Tutoring: $5k-$20k, Easy
Your own grant: $12k-$20k, Hard

Balancing Summer Work and Rest

Aim for 6-8 weeks of paid work, then 2-4 weeks of vacation.

Taxes

Summer income is taxable. Set aside 25-30% for estimated taxes.

Final Advice

Choose 1-2 summer jobs that align with your goals. Do not overwork.