Hello, Curious to know, what is the typical compensation for adjuncts at DETC schools? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Why would you think DETC adjuncts make less than RA adjuncts? I know at least one DETC school where the adjuncts make at least as much as at RA schools.
RA schools generally charge higher tuition. I don't think its unreasonable for the thought to cross my mind that RA salaries may just be a bit higher as well. RA school > higher tuition > greater revenues > ability to be choosier when hiring faculty. I think it's a reasonable question to ask.
This is an answer to a different question, but hey it’s a message board. At the regionally accredited community college I adjunct at, on ground, they pay $605 per credit hour. So $1,815 to teach a three credit course. Each classroom has 30 students. Plus they charge me $5 each time I drive in to park. I have to come in no fewer than 34 times. One administrative meeting before and after each semester, and twice a week for 16 weeks to teach the class. So, not counting the cost of my drive time and gas and so on, I get $1,815 minus: Parking costs $5 x 34 = $170 Plus you are required to contribute 9% of your pay to the state retirement association (they take it out you really don’t get a say) $1,815 x 9% = $163.35 So $1,815 - $170 = $1,645 $1,645 - $163.35 = $1,481.65 Divided by the 30 students $1,481.65 / 30 = $49.39 per student before taxes over a 16 week period
You pay taxes as well, right? That will take it down another $200 or so. No way I would want to teach...sheesh. All that prep time and the stress of being in front of people. I can see why wanting to teach online is so attractive. Way easier. And, they don't have parking passes at the school? What a way to make some extra cash for the coffers.
Interesting topic. I am curious what the senior members might contribute to this discussion. From what I have read some of them are doing the online courses thing. Perhaps another question is how big is the market out there for online teachers? It's got to be on the increase.
You have to get the experience somewhere before most online schools will take you on. Grinding out at least one semester at a community college is usually the most optimal choice for that.
I can't speak to the trend overall. Some of the schools I teach for are cutting back on classes right now (these are all online). Apparently enrollment is down in many of them, so fewer classes, so less need for online adjuncts. But that might just be the schools I teach for.
We do have memebers that teach at DETC schools.. A guy who teaches at AJU and some other DETC schools..can't think of his name and I think RF teaches at one or two. I'm sure they will make their way over to comment.
If you count federal and Colorado state income tax yes it is another 38% out of the 1,815 ~ $690. The parking thing irks me to no end. However I do it because I feel like I can help the kids out, I honestly view it as charity work given the value of my time.
Yep. Plus it gets you in the system, you start getting to know everyone, you get all the state emails, and it keeps your state credentials and ID current.
Whoa! $1500 for 16 weeks of work! That is $100 per week! Why not just work at Best Buy? Even when I was a college kid I wouldn't be excited about making an extra $100 per week. At that time I charged $35 per hour to do in-home computer services and typically made about $100 per week doing that. I was told by a trainer back in 1998 that he was being paid $85 per hour to teach MCSE courses for a private training company. That sounds like a better way to experience teaching. Sad really because I wanted to teach at the community college for the experience of it after I have enough graduate credits.
Adjunct salaries are all over the map and there is probably more variation within RA and NA institutions than between the two sectors. I have seen schools pay less than $1000 and others up to $4000 per course. Some pay differently, depending on the level (undergrad vs. grad vs. doctoral) or whether or not the instructor possesses a doctorate. Our programs are growing, not shrinking, so, while I regularly receive vitas from those desiring to teach, I am always looking for good, faculty who are both academically and experientially qualified.
