OT: Teaching at a CC

[Kevin Fries]

As for a degree, the general rule is one degree above the one being sought.
So. A masters would be required for a BS program,  and doctorate to teach in
a MS program.  Some programs will allow industry expeience to stand for
teachers in an AS program in areas that are harder to fill such as CS,
math&  science.

When I taught, I had no degree, but was certified by the state of Colorado
with 10000 hrs of documented work in industry.  I was then required to teach
mock classes in front of real students, faculty, and administrators.

I loved my time in the classroom, interacting with the students.  Hated all
the rest.  The only way I for one would ever consider going back to it would
be as a retirement, get out of the house once or twice a week kind of
situation.  For Lisa sugar coated the nightmare of politicking at a modern
college.

I was offered by a major university (Regius University) to finish my degree
and come teach for them, and understand its not as bad at that level, but
choose the corporate world because it was so nasty at the CC.

Good Luck
Kevin

On Nov 18, 2010 12:57 AM, "der.hans" <PLUGd at lufthans.com> wrote:

Am 17. Nov, 2010 schwätzte Dan Dubovik so:

moin moin Dan,



> So, I know we have a few instructors at a community college here on the
> list.  Just wondering ...
Wash Phil W's car for a few months ;-).

The community colleges generally require a master's degree to teach. In
some departments, such as the one I'm in, industry experience and
knowledge can stand in lieu of the degree. CSE, math and science will
likely always require a master's degree. There's generally lots of
competition for those as well. CIS might not require the master's degree.

Getting in as part-time faculty can be difficult. Getting on full-time is
far more difficult.

It would have been good to talk to you about this at the Stammtisch last
night :).

I believe GNU/Linux is taught to some level at every community college in
Maricopa County. Randy Larson runs the biggest program over at Estrella
Mountain Community College and is the person most likely to be looking
for instructors. Based on reported limited offerings at the rest of the
community colleges, I believe we have the second largest program at Mesa
Community College.

When I was interviewing at MCC they placed a lot of emphasis on having
prior classroom instruction experience. Being known for group
presentations and good organization might be sufficient if you have a
recommendation from another instructor and the right opening is available.

If you have a master's degree or PhD you might want to also consider UAT,
DeVry, Grand Canyon and UofP.

ciao,

der.hans
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