Want to teach math

[Accounting2Math]

Hello,

I would like to teach math at the community college level. I have undergraduate degrees in chemistry, management information systems and accounting. I am also completing a masters in accounting in the spring. I would like to go an extra year and get a second masters in math and then seek a full time position teaching math at the community college level.

I'm wondering what the starting salary range is for 9 months and how that might compare to a Ph.D. starting salary in math. I was told the average for a Ph.D. in math was in the 50's and for the masters it was in the 40's. Does this seem reasonable?

I was also told there is a high demand for math teachers at the community college level, but all the positions I have found have been part time only. How do you find the full-time positions?

Thanks!

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How can we answer your questions if we don't know where you live?

By the way, community college positions are usually highly competitive. Many, maybe even most, full-time positions are staffed by Ph.D.s (go to the college's web site and have a look for yourself). The fact that you have numerous degrees could send up a red flag to the search committee, so make sure you explain this situation in your cover letter.

But then again, it all depends on the state.

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I am teaching full-time at a community college in Florida, however I am not tenured and am teaching on a temporary basis for the time being. I do have an interview next week for a tenured position, so keep your fingers crossed for me!

As for salaries, it varies greatly depending on what region you are in. In my area, with a master's degree it is generally around 42,000 for 9 months. You can pick up extra money for teaching 1 or 2 extra classes per semester and a few in the summer. I did that and made close to 60,000 last year. Of course, I also had no free time.

I've taught at the university level as well and I can highly reccommend the community college. Best of luck to you.

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I am currently a math major a East Carolina University. I am a junior and plan on teacher 6th grade math. Does anybody have any good advice before a step into the brave world of teaching? Thanks!

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What are the pros/cons of teaching an extra class during the school year?I am teaching full-time at a community college in Florida, however I am not tenured and am teaching on a temporary basis for the time being. I do have an interview next week for a tenured position, so keep your fingers crossed for me!

As for salaries, it varies greatly depending on what region you are in. In my area, with a master's degree it is generally around 42,000 for 9 months. You can pick up extra money for teaching 1 or 2 extra classes per semester and a few in the summer. I did that and made close to 60,000 last year. Of course, I also had no free time.

I've taught at the university level as well and I can highly reccommend the community college. Best of luck to you.