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Section 3 Title

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Organization & Responsibility

Section 3 - Personnel

Section 4 - Administrative Rules and Regulations

Section 5 - Educational Programs

Section 6 - Student Development Services

Section 7 - Miscellaneous Information



3.4 Faculty Qualifications
 

3.4 Contents

 


3.4.0 Qualifications for Academic Ranks and Special Ranks

These qualifications are listed as "Normal Minimum Criteria for Each Faculty Rank," as stated on the VCCS-29, as approved by the State Board.

3.4.1 Qualifications for Administrative and Professional Faculty page top

  1. VCCS-29 Columns 1 & 2: The normal minimum criteria for faculty as listed in Columns l and 2 of the current VCCS-29 are normally used to determine the rank for administrative faculty members.
     
  2. VCCS-29 Columns 3 & 4: Columns 3 and 4 of the current VCCS-29 may be used if there is appropriate justification. Experience related to the administrative position under consideration must be used to justify using these columns.
  3. VCCS-29 Columns 5 & 6: Columns 5 and 6 of the current VCCS-29 are normally not used with respect to administrative appointments.
  4. Minimum Academic Credential - VP of Instruction & Student Services: The minimum academic credential for the position of Vice President of Instruction & Student Services is an earned doctorate. All vacancy announcements for this position must clearly state that an earned doctorate is the minimum degree required.

Degree equivalency and college training and experience will be considered in compliance with VCCS Policy 3.02.

3.4.2 Qualifications for Adjunct Faculty

The minimum qualifications for adjunct faculty are based on qualifications for the regular ranks from assistant instructor through professor. The equated ranks determine the salary. Under certain circumstances exceptions to qualifications may be made; provided, however, any exceptions to criteria for adjuncts, as outlined in the VCCS-29, are fully justified and documented.