Dual Credit Instructors
ISD faculty who would like to teach a dual credit course must have the approval of the district to offer a specific course and to teach the course. Employment, if offered, will be on an as-needed basis with no assurance of continued employment.
Qualifications
- Academic/Transfer Courses (ACGM)
Minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field. - Workforce Courses (WECM)
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or an associate’s degree in the discipline and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline to include 3 years of experience in the field and/or appropriate certification or professional licensure.
Application
- Applicants should visit the MCC Employment Opportunities webpage to apply online.
- Please indicate on the application an interest in teaching dual credit at the specific high school.
- Ask the high school counselor to contact the MCC Dual Credit office (dualcredit@mclennan.edu) with approval for the course and instructor.
- All applicants will complete the standard hiring process employed by the relevant MCC department.
- Although MCC is pleased to partner with our districts to the extent possible, meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee a dual credit teaching position.
Evaluation
- Dual credit instructors who are employed by the partner school district are asked to complete a minimum of 4 hours of professional development through MCC each year.
- All dual credit instructors are evaluated using the standards and processes stipulated in college policy for faculty.
- Instructors with unsatisfactory evaluations may not be offered continued employment by the college.
Resources
The Dual Credit office is always happy to answer questions. Contact us at 254-299-8937 or dualcredit@mclennan.edu. However, these resources are also available.
- MCC High School Pathways YouTube Channel
Offers short videos addressing topics such as college absences, reading a syllabus, academic integrity, and more. - Center for Teaching and Learning
Provides resources and assistance with course design and Brightspace. Offers professional development courses on numerous topics throughout the year. - MCC Library, Dual Credit Information
Offers virtual and in-person library instruction for dual credit students, including sections located on high school campuses.