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From the WKU Academic Affairs Guide for Part–time Faculty:

Qualifications

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which is the regional accreditation agency for Western, requires the University to certify that all part-time faculty meet minimum requirements for educational preparation.

Part-time faculty teaching courses for regular credit at the associate and baccalaureate degree levels should have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours in their teaching fields and hold the master's degree. The employment of any faculty who do not meet these criteria must be justified, in writing, by the department head. In professional and technical fields, where job experience may be more valuable than academic preparation, and in various fields of the visual and performing arts, where training and experience other than graduate study may provide excellent preparation for college teaching, departments may employ instructors who do not hold the terminal degree. Nevertheless, the minimum academic preparation for faculty must be at the degree level being taught. The department head must keep on file documentation of work experience, certifications, and other qualifications if these are to substitute for or supplement formal academic preparation. All personnel records are on file in the Office of Academic Affairs and are available to individual faculty members.

Compensation

Part-time faculty will be appointed and paid in accordance with the following qualifications:

GRADE I

• Persons employed in this category should hold at least a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of three years related experience or hold the master’s degree.

GRADE II

• Persons employed in this grade should hold at least the master’s degree and have 3–5 years teaching experience or have other special training and experience related to the teaching position.

GRADE III

• Persons employed in this grade should hold at least the master’s degree and have 5 years or more teaching experience, hold other degrees or certifications (Ed.S., CPA, CPE, etc.) or special qualifications, or hold the doctorate.

GRADE IV

• Persons employed in this grade should hold the doctorate and have a minimum of 7 years teaching experience or other special qualifications applicable to their teaching role.

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