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How much do community college jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for community college in the United States is $30.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Community College Instructor, and why are they important?

To excel as a Community College Instructor, you need deep subject matter expertise, a relevant master's degree or higher, and teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), classroom technology, and online teaching platforms is typically required. Outstanding communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability help instructors engage diverse student populations and foster an inclusive learning environment. These skills are crucial for delivering effective instruction and supporting student success in a community college setting.

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Search & ComparisonOften compared for broader educationCompared for specialized training

Community colleges offer a broader range of academic programs, including associate degrees and transfer pathways, while vocational schools focus on specialized technical training and certifications for specific careers. Both serve different educational needs but are essential in workforce development.

What is a community college?

A community college is a type of educational institution that offers two-year associate degrees, certificates, and vocational training. These colleges are often more affordable and accessible than traditional four-year universities and serve a diverse student body, including recent high school graduates, adult learners, and those seeking career changes. Community colleges often have open admission policies and provide pathways for students to transfer to four-year colleges or enter the workforce directly. They play a key role in supporting local communities by offering flexible class schedules, workforce development, and continuing education programs.

What are some common challenges faced by instructors at a community college, and how can they be addressed?

Instructors at community colleges often work with a highly diverse student population, including non-traditional students, first-generation college students, and individuals balancing work or family responsibilities. This diversity can present challenges such as varying academic preparedness and different learning needs. To address these challenges, instructors frequently employ flexible teaching methods, provide additional support through office hours or tutoring, and collaborate closely with student services to ensure learners have the resources they need to succeed. This supportive environment fosters both student and faculty growth.
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Information Systems Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College at Oakhurst

Information Systems Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College at Oakhurst

State Center Community College District

Fresno, CA • On-site

$17.75 - $18.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago


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Posting Details
Announcement Information
Posting Number
Title
Information Systems Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College at Oakhurst
Campus Location
Madera Community College at Oakhurst
Start Date
Essential Functions of Position
At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An equity-minded individual is a person who:
  1. Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
  2. Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
  3. Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
  4. Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
  5. Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Madera Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Madera Community College.
The ideal candidate will share Madera Community College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Madera Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Information Systems on the Madera Community College at Oakhurst Campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:
  • Teaching a part-time schedule of Information Systems courses as assigned;
  • Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
  • Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
  • Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
  • Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
  • Providing course syllabi to students;
  • Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
  • Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
  • Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
  • Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and
  • Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience; or

  • Associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; or

  • A valid California Community College Credential; or

  • The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

(Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
  • Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  • Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  • Related work and professional experience;
  • Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
  • Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
  • Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
  • Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
  • Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and
  • Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits
  • Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
  • All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications
  • Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement
Selection Procedure
The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview.
Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan
Additional Information
Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.
Additional Information about the Position
Madera Community CollegeAbout the College
Located in the heart of California, Madera Community College recently became the fourth (4th) and newest college in State Center Community College District. Madera Community College offers affordable, quality education for residents of Madera County and nearby communities. The college is focused on student success, with comprehensive, innovative programs in transfer/general education, occupational education, and developmental education that motivates and empowers students to be successful.
Madera Community College strives to be a fully Guided Pathways college, helping students navigate their way to success at the community college level. Guided Pathways is a transformational framework that focuses on reviewing and revising college policies, procedures and practices with the goal of designing with the student in mind. Guided Pathways presents courses in the context of highly structured, educationally coherent program maps that align with students' goals for careers and further education. The project is designed to significantly increase the number of students who earn a certificate or degree at a California Community College.
Madera Community College at OakhurstAbout the College Center
Madera Community College at Oakhurst is a satellite campus of Madera Community College. It is located just 20 minutes from the South entrance to Yosemite National Park and just minutes away from the Sierra National Forest. The campus provides opportunity and access to higher education for a geographically isolated population in Eastern Madera County. The campus currently serves Oakhurst, Mariposa County, Coarsegold, North Fork and the surrounding communities with over 75 courses in a variety of study areas.
Madera Community College Mission
"Empowering our students to succeed in an ever-changing world."
  • We proudly provide quality instruction and strong community partnerships that support students' academic and workforce goals.
  • We offer innovative and life-changing opportunities in a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.
  • We value our students' personal and social growth through responsive and interactive college experiences.
  • We inspire hope and promote a passion for learning.
  • We transform students' lives through high quality college programs and services resulting in degrees, certificates, transfer programs, and career skills.

Madera Community College Vision
"Madera Community College builds effective partnerships, strengthens communities, and transforms lives."
Madera Community College values student success through:
  • Connection and Collaboration
  • Equity and Inclusivity
  • Trust and Accountability

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https://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2260