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JR101745 Adjunct Professor of Computer Science & Information Technologies at USM Hagerstown ... Design for future semesters. Responsibilities: * Teach assigned undergraduate courses in person, at ...

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How much do entry level adjunct design professor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level adjunct design professor in the United States is $67.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66.83 and $69.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Adjunct Design Professor vs Part-Time Design Instructor?

AspectEntry Level Adjunct Design ProfessorPart-Time Design Instructor
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Design or related field; some institutions prefer a master'sBachelor's degree in Design or related field; teaching experience may be preferred
Work EnvironmentColleges or universities, teaching design courses to undergraduate studentsCommunity colleges or private institutions, teaching design courses on a part-time basis
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academic settingsEducational institutions, often in community or technical colleges

Both roles involve teaching design courses at educational institutions, typically requiring a bachelor's degree. The main difference lies in the employment setting and job structure: Entry Level Adjunct Design Professors are usually part of a university faculty with a focus on academic teaching, while Part-Time Design Instructors often work in community colleges or private schools on a less formal, part-time basis. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates target their job search effectively.

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Adjunct Assistant Professor - Basic Science

Adjunct Assistant Professor - Basic Science

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, CA โ€ข On-site

$600 - $8K/mo

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Description:
Job Description Summary:
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has a long history of educating highly skilled and compassionate health professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities. The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build and maintain a welcoming and supportive campus environment and affirm diversity as an educational imperative to achieving excellence. The Basic Sciences Department provides excellent instructors for the basic science courses required in our programs. The Adjunct Assistant Professor in Basic Science is expected to excel at teaching a specific course(s) in their area of expertise. Note: this is a part-time position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Adjunct Assistant Professor is a part time position. The individual must be able to teach graduate/medical school level courses in their field of expertise and as defined by a specific position posting.
Key responsibilities:
  • Contribute to student learning, growth, and advancement.
  • Demonstrate academic competence in their area of expertise and work with other faculty, staff, and departments to align curriculum as needed.
  • Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice and being flexible to teach different course content for different learner cohorts as needed.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, being held accountable for learner outcomes and advocate for learners to succeed and excel.
  • Collaborate effectively with various stakeholder groups within the University to increase student performance.
  • Invest in the learners' well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally.
  • Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, are aligned to instructional goals, and engage students in high-level cognitive learning.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Required Education and/or Experience:
  • Applicant must have an advanced degree (M.S, PhD, MD, DPM.) in the area of expertise or a closely related discipline. Clinical doctors may also apply.
  • At least two years of experience teaching at an institute of higher education in the specific area of interest; and graduate level experience in such teaching is preferred.

Additional job requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop.
  • Must be able to move about campus to accomplish tasks.
  • Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents.
  • Ability to do deskwork/ computer work for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to express ideas by means of verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through verbal and written communication.

Employee Status:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)Time Type:
Part timeJob Shift:
Pay Range:
Based on teaching assignment a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.