Faculty and Teaching

Faculty and teaching are the backbone of Dallas College and serve a critical role in shaping students' intellectual and professional growth.

Full-Time Faculty

Part-Time Faculty

What are the criteria for teaching at Dallas College?

Dallas College’s criteria, in accordance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges guidelines, are as follows.

Credit

For credit courses designed to transfer to a baccalaureate degree:

A master’s degree in the teaching discipline.
(A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the subject to be taught.)

View Credentialing Guidelines by Discipline

Workforce Training

For workforce education courses not designed for transfer:

A combination of academic preparation and work experience.
(Including three years of direct or related work experience other than teaching.)

Developmental

For developmental courses:

A bachelor’s degree in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency.
(E.g., teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments.)

Teaching Continuing Education Classes

Each Dallas College campus hires continuing education instructors independently and has a slightly different process for doing so. Please contact the Continuing Education Office at each location for more information.

You can become a Dallas College adjunct instructor even if you have no prior teaching experience.

Teaching as an adjunct provides an excellent opportunity to gain hours in the classroom.

Faculty Market Disparity Stipend for Full-time Faculty

Dallas College awards stipends of $15,000 $8,000 or $5,000 to attract and retain qualified full-time faculty teaching in disciplines where there is a demonstrated market disparity. Current approved stipends are as follows:

15KTeaching Category 1

Registered Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nursing programs

8KTeaching Category 2

Surgical Technology
Veterinary Technology
Dental Hygiene
Health Information Technology
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
Medical Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cybersecurity
Construction Technology/Management programs

5KTeaching Category 2

Biotechnology
Cardiovascular Technology (CVT)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Echo Cardiology, Sonography)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Medical Laboratory Technology
Radiological Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Patient Care Technician programs

Additional disciplines may be added on a case-by-case basis based on justification (required) and market analysis. Please contact Human Resources with any questions about the stipend.