How do I become a Community College professor?
Well I want to become a community college professor because I love teaching. I either want to teach Economics or Business Administration.
I start college this Fall and will be getting a BBA in General Business with a minor in Mathematics. So what do I need to do?
Update:I do plan on pursing a masters, either a MBA or an MA in Economics
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For a community college in Spokane Washington, here are the qualifications and desired qualifications for a Business Technology Adjunct Instructor:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Business Education, Information Systems, Business, or related field from and accredited institution.
OR
Course work, or appropriate certifications or experience that would prepare the instructor to teach these courses.
Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.
The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.
A demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we serve.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (Desirable Qualifications):
Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Teaching experience at the secondary or post secondary level.
Generally when it says preferred qualifications, they want you to have that degree. In this position, they desire at least a Masters degree and teaching experience. They usually want a few years experience in the field you are teaching as well.
In order to become a professor at a community college, you'll need to earn a master's degree at the very least. Just keep in mind that community college students are usually more immature than students at a 4-year university.
In your fields, most community colleges require at least a masters in the subject you plan to teach, and some would prefer a PhD. All will want you to have some experience actually teaching those subjects, ideally at a community college, so while you're getting your grad degree, get college teaching experience while you study.
Some community colleges value you having work experience related to what you plan to teach. Others do not require that.
the minimum is a Master's Degree. some community colleges will even help their professors pay for doctorate classes while they teach.
You need to graduate college with your degree, then go on an get a Master's degree in your field. You'd have even greater chances of getting a teaching position if you continue on and get your PhD.
You need more than a BBA usually. Community college professors don't necessarily need a PhD but they usually need more than the degree/diploma they teach, and industry experience is a big part too.
Not 100% positive, but I think you need to have 1 degree higher than what you're teaching. To teach high school you need a bachelors, to teach a bachelors class you need a masters and to teach a masters class you'll need a PhD.
So, go get your masters and then apply for a job.
Get at least a master's