When a $200,000 Salary Isn't Enough
Community colleges in California are struggling to fill top positions that pay about $200,000 a year. That sounds like crazy talk in this economy, but the situation may be a sign of things to come nationwide, as leaders retire and applicant pools shrink, the Chronicle of Higher Education reports.
Community college positions tend not to pay as much as comparable four-year college positions, and California contenders have to weigh compensation packages against higher living expenses, "complex laws, strong unions," and a rocky state budget, according to the Chronicle.
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The Teachers on the Bus go Round and Round
Interesting post, Liz. Yet community colleges in CA are loathe to hire FT professors. Most teaching is done by part-time lecturers, necessitating 'shuttle teaching' as teachers commute between two or three colleges to make ends meet. I'm guessing these $200K jobs will go away - the CA state budget has a huge deficit that needs to be plugged. Not filling these positions could be just the ticket for Governator Arnold.
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