I agree - I would LOVE to teach - I would probably do it for free -
but I hate the politics of academia. I worked for ASU <as staff> for
quite a while and teaching is not a career would like to have (because
of pay / politics). Corp world does not pay bad and I am working for
an industry leader - hard to complain. On the other hand - when I get
close to retiring and do not require a paycheck - I would love to
teach :)
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 6:34 AM, Kevin Fries <
kfries6@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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@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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