Welcome to Community College of Philadelphia, a public, open-admission institution that provides both academic resources and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. As the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia, the College has served more than 685,000 of the city's residents since 1965. Community College of Philadelphia offers more than 70 associate’s degree, academic and proficiency certificate programs. Recent graduates continue to strengthen Philadelphia's local economy and workforce—78 percent are employed in Philadelphia, and 93 percent work in the Greater Philadelphia region. The College enables students to embark on a smart path to a bachelor’s degree program, with transfer agreements and partnerships to assist in the transition. We offer a wide range of scholarships to assist students paying tuition at the College or a four-year institution. To accommodate a wide range of students, we offer day, evening and weekend classes on our Main Campus and at our three Regional Centers. Online and hybrid courses and degree programs provide even more flexibility when pursuing a college education. Businesses and professionals look to Corporate Solutions for specialized services, such as customized workforce training, certification training, professional development workshops and onsite degree programs. For those that want to get involved, athletics and campus life initiatives give students learning and leadership experience outside of the classroom. Colleges Environment Small class sizes and dedicated faculty create a personalized, supportive atmosphere. Our students and faculty bring a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds, ages and life experiences to the College. International students especially enrich our learning environment by offering a current global perspective. The College enables all its students to interact with individuals from different parts of Philadelphia and the world, facilitating conversation, connection and self-discovery. Degrees offered include the following: Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.).
We value prospective faculty and staff, and all that you can contribute to enriching Community College of Philadelphia. Fully recognizing the vital role our superb faculty and staff play in the success of both our students and institution, we offer an unusually valuable program of top-notch benefits, including: College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance Tuition and fees remission (for academic courses at the College) Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution) 403(b) retirement plan with 10/5 percent College/employee contribution Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts Ample paid vacation, holiday and personal time Convenient home computer purchase loan Your own workout regimen in our Main Campus Athletics Center Benefits may vary depending upon the job classification of a position. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits site. Please visit the Office of Human Resources online for additional information that proves relevant and useful as you consider career opportunities with the College.
1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
Academic staff: 1,050