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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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Instructor Approval Process

Thank you for your interest in teaching for the WKU Dual Credit Program.

If you would like to be considered for teaching a dual credit course in an area high school, your academic background will need to be approved by the appropriate academic unit. Generally, you will be required to have 18 graduate hours in the field you wish to teach.

In order to gain approval as a part–time instructor, the Dual Credit Program office will need a copy of your resume/vita and an unofficial copy of your transcripts. In addition, the WKU Academic Affairs Department will need copies of your official transcripts.

As a condition of employment, Western Kentucky University requires a criminal records investigation applicable to all initial hires to determine suitability for employment. Applicants are required to disclose criminal history information as a part of the application process.

We look forward to working with you to provide quality enrichment opportunities for high school students. If you have any questions about becoming an instructor for the Dual Credit Program, please contact us at:

WKU Dual Credit Program
2355 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
dual.credit@wku.edu
270-745-2386

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Timeline

With the growth of WKU’s Dual Credit Program, new procedural changes and deadlines have been implemented in order to attempt a more effective and streamlined registration process.

  • September 1 (Fall), February 1 (Spring) – deadline for applications, fees, and course rosters to be submitted to the Dual Credit Program
  • Registration to courses will take place throughout September/February
  • October 1 (Fall), March 1 (Spring) – deadline for payment to be received; last day for students to drop from their dual credit courses
  • KHEAA will verify enrollment in dual credit courses in early October/March for the Mary Jo Young Scholarship recipients
  • October 15 (Fall), March 15 (Spring) – drop for non–payment

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