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Career Stages of Community College Faculty: A Qualitative Analysis of their Career Paths, Roles, and Development

Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas afugate{at}johnco.cc.ks.us

Marilyn J. Amey

Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan amey{at}msu.edu

Twenty-two faculty at a Midwestern community college were interviewed to elicit their perceptions of their career paths, their early-stage career roles, and the role played by faculty development in their early careers. Based on the interview data, the majority did not foresee their career path and chose the community college because of its emphasis on teaching. Participants indicated that their career roles changed over time from an emphasis totally on teaching to one that included supplemental activities and that research was encouraged in their work. Many perceived faculty development activities as having a significant impact on their careers. The authors make recommendations for faculty recruitment, retention, and development.

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