Adjunct faculty members are compensated according to the specifications within the individual contractual agreements. Contracts are drafted by the Vice President of Financial Affairs and disseminated by the Dean or designee to respective adjunct faculty members. Adjunct faculty are asked to sign the contracts and return them to the College. The College President signs the contracts, and they are filed in the employee file that is maintained for each adjunct faculty member.
- Adjunct faculty teaching in the classroom or online receive $1000/credit. Each credit hour is equivalent to 15-clock hours. For a 3-credit lecture, faculty teach 45-clock hours per semester.
- Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credits per semester.
- Adjuncts holding Masters and Doctoral (or PhD) degrees are given additional compensation in recognition of their education level, based on years of service at MCHP, as follows:
Masters and Terminal Degree Recognition- Per Semester
| Years of Service at MCHP | Master’s Degree | Doctoral Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | $100 | $200 |
| 5-10 | $200 | $400 |
| >11 | $250 | $500 |
Compensation is reviewed annually for consistency and based on a desire to keep in line with industry standards. Additional compensation information is available upon request from the Program Dean and/or the CAO.