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" 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 -- # http://www.LuftHans.com/ http://www.LuftHans.com/Classes/ # I've got a photographic memory, # but I'm lousy photographer. - der.hans --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss