APPENDIX B: GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTORS

The following guidelines are used by the department chairpersons and program specialists when deciding whether a prospective instructor is qualified to teach:

A. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DIVISION

    Counseling experience is an important criterion for teaching in the graduate counseling program.

B. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GLOBAL STUDIES

  1. A minimum of an M.B.A. or its equivalent from an accredited institution, although a doctorate in business or economics is preferred.

  2. Some teaching and relevant work experience in a specific functional area of private business.

  3. Instructors should teach in their field(s) of expertise only, and not in more than two or three functional areas of business and/or more than half the courses in any functional area.

C. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

  1. A doctorate in the field of instruction is preferred; a master's degree is required.

  2. Training in the specific content area of the course the person will bed teaching is required.

  3. Practical experience in the content area of the course the person will be teaching is required.

  4. Positive personal evaluations are required (minimum of three).

D. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES PROGRAM

  1. Academic coursework in the subject area to be taught. Academic emphasis preferred; basic graduate coursework required.

  2. Practical experience in applying academic knowledge and skills in a professional capacity. In the counseling program this means experience as a school counselor, psychologist, or mental health counselor. For some courses (Law/Organization, Research, Tests/Measurement, Seminar) experience in school administration is adequate. Current or recent experience is preferred.

  3. Demonstrated ability to teach adult graduate-level courses. When the candidate has no prior graduate-level teaching experience, the interview becomes the primary means of assessing teaching potential.

  4. Responses on the Instructor Response Form for the specific course(s) to be taught. This provides specific information about the instructorÕs knowledge of academic content, teaching strategies for counselor education, current materials and resources, and evaluation methods. It tells whether they can turn coursework and experience into an effective classroom experience.

    Note: Problems arise when instructors are recommended with no academic coursework background in the subject area, or with no recent coursework or counseling experience. Instructors must be up-to-date.

E. EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

    A minimum of a master's degree and be a current practitioner in the field. For example, in order to teach EDUC 571, Personnel Management, the prospective instructor must be an assistant superintendent/director of personnel or a principal with background in negotiations and several years of experience as a principal.

F. ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE COURSES

    For ENG 106, 110, or 111, a master's degree in English and evidence of teaching experience is expected. For ENG 106 high-school-level teaching experience may be sufficient; for 110 and 111, college-level is necessary. In some instances, evidence of rather long and successful teaching of English composition may outweigh the fact that the master's is not specifically an M.A. in English.

    For literature courses the master's in English is expected as a minimum. Exceptions have been made for instructors with Ph.D.'s in, for instance, classics, modern languages, or humanities, whose records indicates strong preparation and experience.

G. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

    A minimum of an M.A. in TESOL or applied linguistics, or a minimum of an M.A. in a directly related field (e.g., English, English literature, etc.), plus TESOL training. In addition, college-level teaching experience is preferred, as is native or near-native fluency.

H. FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

    A minimum of a master's degree in the foreign language, Ph.D. preferred, as well as relevant experience in the field in which the instructor proposes to teach. Evaluations by supervisors and former students are closely examined.

I. HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

    A minimum of a master's degree with relevant teaching and/or business experience related to the course(s) in question. Three positive supporting letters and a strong interview are also required. Academic relevance is matched with courses to be taught to ensure an appropriate selection.

J. HISTORY DEPARTMENT

  1. Sufficient graduate work in the specific field of history to be taught--Ph.D. preferred but not required.

  2. Good recommendations.

  3. Past experience in teaching at the college level, particularly for those who do not have a Ph.D.

K. MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

  1. A minimum of a master's degree with academic coursework relevant to the subject being taught.

  2. Demonstrated teaching ability and/or a strong interview.

  3. Positive recommendations.

L. MUSIC DEPARTMENT

  1. A minimum of a master's degree in music or extensive professional performing experience.

  2. Previous teaching experience, institutional or private studio.

  3. Recommendations from appropriate sources, e.g., professional colleagues, faculty members, etc.

M. NATURAL SCIENCE

  1. A doctorate in the field of instruction is preferred; a master's degree is required.

  2. Training in the specific content area of the course the person will be teaching is required.

  3. Practical experience in the content area of the course the personal will be teaching is given high priority.

  4. Positive personal evaluations are required (minimum of three).

N. PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM

  1. Evidence of academic and professional preparation: (a) Graduate work in progress, and/or Master's degree in a fine art or photojournalism, and/or M.F.A. and (b) Show/publication record.

  2. Applicant must submit a portfolio of recent work for faculty review.

  3. Applicant must provide personal recommendations for teaching aptitude.

O. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

    A minimum of a master's degree (doctorate preferred) with relevant teaching experience and/or professional experience related to the course(s) in question. Positive supportive letters of recommendation required.

P. RELIGION/ PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT

    A minimum of a master's degree in Religion or Philosophy is required, although a Ph.D. is preferred. Relevant teaching experience and positive supporting letters are also required.Additions of Off-Campus Centers outside the United States.

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