Adjunct Professor Salary in Costa Mesa, CA

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How much does an Adjunct Professor make in Costa Mesa, CA? The average Adjunct Professor salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $125,108 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $100,832 and $213,168. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Adjunct Professor?

Adjunct Professor (adjunct lecturer, adjunct instructor, adjunct faculty or contingent academic labor collectively) is a type of academic appointment in higher education. In the United States, an adjunct is a non-tenure-track faculty, though it can also be a scholar or teacher whose primary employer is not the school or department with which they have adjunct status. In most cases adjunct professors need a master's degree, but in some cases only require a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. In Australia, the term adjunct is reserved for academics and researchers from outside the uni...

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Adjunct Professor - Electrical Engineering

Capitol Technology University - Laurel , MD

Adjunct Professor - Electrical Engineering Type: Adjunct, Professional Location: Laurel, MD, US Position Summary: Capitol Technology University, a nonprofit university located in Laurel, Maryland ...

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Adjunct Professor PHD - (Teaching Python)

Trine University - Detroit , MI

Enhanced Job Description Graduate Adjunct Professor - Python Trine University is currently seeking Adjunct Professors to teach their Information System Python PHD, Doctorate class. This will be for a ...

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Adjunct Professor in Biology and Environmental Science

Niagara University - Varsity Village , NY

Adjunct Professor in Biology and Environmental Science Niagara University Candidates are invited to apply for one or more adjunct professor positions in the Department of Biology at Niagara ...

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Adjunct Professors in String and Brass Instruments

Talladega College - Talladega , AL

Talladega College invites qualified adjunct professors to teach string and brass instruments for fall 2024. Responsibilities A string instructor will teach string methods and techniques for music ...

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Adjunct Professor - Psychology

Concordia University, Chicago - Aurora , IL

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty for the ... classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All ...

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Adjunct Professor - Pharmacology

Stephens College - Columbia , MO

Adjunct Faculty Position Summary Adjunct faculty member within the Physician Assistant Program. The candidate will course direct a 2-credit hour pharmacology course in the Fall, Spring and Summer ...

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What does an Adjunct Professor do?

Common responsibilities of an Adjunct Professor

Record of successful teaching experience in a post-secondary program is preferred.

January 17, 2023

Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years).

January 29, 2023

Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.

April 01, 2023

Demonstrate a willingness to perform and a commitment to extra-curricular responsibilities on behalf of the department, school, and University.

May 03, 2023

Design instructional activities that support students' use of writing to make and communicate meaning of disciplinary texts and ideas.

May 14, 2023

Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Adjunct Professor in Costa Mesa, CA

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What is the average salary for Adjunct Professor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Adjunct Professor in Costa Mesa, CA. The base salary for Adjunct Professor ranges from $100,832 to $213,168 with the average base salary of $125,108. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,832 to $213,168 with the average total cash compensation of $125,108.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$125,108	$100,832 - $213,168
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$125,108	$100,832 - $213,168

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Adjunct Professor Salary Near Costa Mesa, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA
CITY, STATE Huntington Beach, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,652 - $214,902	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA
CITY, STATE Irvine, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,652 - $214,902	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Ana, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,743 - $215,095	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA
CITY, STATE Anaheim, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,880 - $215,384	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA
CITY, STATE Orange, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,652 - $214,902	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA
CITY, STATE Fullerton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,880 - $215,384	COMPARE TO Costa Mesa, CA

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About Costa Mesa, California

Costa Mesa (/ˌkoʊstə ˈmeɪsə/) is a city in Orange County, California. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and edge city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 United States Census. Costa Mesa is located 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Los Angeles, California, 88 miles (142 km) north of San Diego, California and 425 miles (684 km) south of San Francisco, Costa Mesa encompasses a total of 16 square miles (41 km2) with its southernmost border only...

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