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What is a computer information systems instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a computer information systems instructor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $30.97 an hour? That's $64,422 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 83,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Information Systems InstructorUS Average
Salary
5.0

Avg. Salary $64,422

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.41%

Asian 10.49%

Black or African American 12.91%

Hispanic or Latino 15.63%

Unknown 5.34%

White 55.23%

Gender

female 35.95%

male 64.05%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
6.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.4

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Computer information systems instructor career paths

Key steps to become a computer information systems instructor

  1. Explore computer information systems instructor education requirements

    Most common computer information systems instructor degrees

    Bachelor's

    53.6 %

    Master's

    23.6 %

    Associate

    15.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer information systems instructor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    PowerPoint21.83%
    Teaching Methodologies8.20%
    Syllabus7.45%
    Java7.13%
    Curriculum Development5.56%
  3. Complete relevant computer information systems instructor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer information systems instructors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer information systems instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer information systems instructor resumes.
  4. Research computer information systems instructor duties and responsibilities

    • Develop, manage, and implement Linux/Unix base network and end-user security methodologies and practices to protect systems from security threats.
    • Design and administer examinations to assess achievements of course objectives as identified in course syllabus.
    • Create online assignment submission capability for students in HTML.
    • Develop program curriculum, syllabus, goals, and objectives.
  5. Apply for computer information systems instructor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer information systems instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer information systems instructor salary

The average computer information systems instructor salary in the United States is $64,422 per year or $31 per hour. Computer information systems instructor salaries range between $40,000 and $102,000 per year.

Average computer information systems instructor salary
$64,422 Yearly
$30.97 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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