How Do You Become An Adjunct Instructor?
As community colleges rise in popularity due to their accessibility and affordability, so too does their employment needs. Most of these institutions have been remedying their needs through the hire of adjunct instructors, also known as part-time instructors or, sometimes, lecturers. This makes for a great opportunity for anyone with a Master’s degree or a degree and a great deal of real-world experience. Most colleges require that an adjunct have at least a Master’s Degree. However, some colleges allow their adjuncts to have only 12-18 graduate credits in the teaching field. This could also mean that if an employee has a Master’s in Math, but 18 graduate credit hours in Science, that employee could teach BOTH Math and Science. Adjunct openings are sometimes listed in local papers, but often can be found more abundantly on-line. There are sites such as www.higheredjobs.com that list openings by discipline, geographical area, or type of institution. Also, if you are looking for a job at
