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How much do contributing faculty jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for contributing faculty in the United States is $86,486.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $82,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contributing faculty?

Contributing Faculty are part-time or adjunct instructors who teach courses or mentor students at a college or university without being part of the core, full-time faculty. They typically have specialized expertise and contribute to academic programs on a contract or as-needed basis. Contributing Faculty may be involved in curriculum development, grading, and supporting student learning, but usually do not have the same research or administrative responsibilities as full-time professors.

How does a contributing faculty member typically balance teaching responsibilities with research or professional work?

Contributing Faculty roles are often part-time or adjunct positions, allowing professionals to maintain their primary careers while teaching courses. This flexible structure enables Contributing Faculty to bring real-world expertise into the classroom, but it also requires strong time management to balance grading, lesson preparation, and student engagement with their external commitments. Communication with program coordinators and leveraging institutional resources can help streamline responsibilities, ensuring both teaching quality and professional work are maintained. Collaboration with full-time faculty is common for curriculum alignment and student support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contributing faculty member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contributing Faculty member, you need advanced academic credentials (typically a master's or doctorate), subject-matter expertise, and teaching experience in higher education. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), online teaching tools, and institutional assessment methods is often required. Strong communication, adaptability, and collaboration skills help you engage students and work effectively within academic teams. These competencies ensure high-quality instruction, student engagement, and alignment with institutional goals.

What is the difference between Contributing Faculty vs Adjunct Faculty?

AspectContributing FacultyAdjunct Faculty
CredentialsTypically holds advanced degrees, often PhDs or terminal degrees in their fieldUsually has relevant professional experience; may hold advanced degrees but not always required
Work EnvironmentOften involved in curriculum development, research, and mentoring alongside teachingPrimarily focused on teaching courses on a part-time basis
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in academic institutions, research universities, and collegesCommonly employed in colleges and universities for part-time teaching roles

Contributing Faculty typically have a broader role including research and curriculum development, often holding advanced degrees. Adjunct Faculty mainly focus on teaching courses part-time. Both roles are common in higher education, but Contributing Faculty usually have more responsibilities beyond instruction.

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Infographic showing various Contributing Faculty job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,486 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Contributing Faculty - Physical Therapy

University of Saint Augustine

San Marcos, CA • On-site

$259 - $10K/hr

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Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
A contributing faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for students in the health science professions, through face-to-face, blended, and/or online delivery methods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains expertise in content area
  • Promotes student success through optimal student engagement
  • Completes all course management requirements to meet program deadlines
  • Prepares and delivers course content
  • Monitors student progress; gives feedback as appropriate
  • Facilitates student participation in learning activities
  • Serves as student-to-university liaison
  • Reports student outcomes and uses this information for teaching and learning improvements
  • Assesses student performance on papers/examinations/projects
  • Communicates with program director (and course coordinator if teaching a multi-section course) regarding student difficulties or issues that arise
  • Ensures consistent content and testing, if a multi-section course
  • Completes annual self-evaluation of teaching performance; sets goals for improvement
  • Keeps course content current and as necessary, aligned with course consistency policy
  • Recommends course improvements for upcoming semester
  • Promotes professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting; promotes interprofessional dialog
  • Collaborates with necessary departments to support a positive team environment
  • Upholds University core values, policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some travel may be required.
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
REPORTS TO: Academic Program Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Experience with distance learning preferred.
  • Terminal degree preferred. Post- professional master's degree or clinical doctorate with demonstrated clinical expertise with plans to obtain a terminal degree will be considered
  • Prior teaching experience preferred [could include online]
  • Experience in scholarly activity preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the area of course content required
  • Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.
Contributing Faculty are hired for specific assignments which may vary by term. Compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined based on course credit hours, student enrollment, and educational degree obtained.
HIRING RANGE:
Contributing Faculty Per Course: $259.00 - $10,506.00
Faculty Lab Instructor Per Hour: $41.60 - $57.00

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