Faculty and Teaching Page ContentFaculty 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 ClassesEach 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 FacultyDallas College awards stipends of either $8,000 or $5,000 to attract and retain qualified faculty in the areas of Nursing/Allied Health and Veterinary Technology.Please note that this stipend applies only to full-time faculty.$8kLVN ProgramRN ProgramSurgical TechnologyVeterinary TechnologyMRIDental Hygiene Health Information Technology EMTCybersecurity Construction Technology/Management $5kBiotechnologyCVTDiagnostic Medical Sonography (Sonography, Echo cardiology)Medical Laboratory TechnologyRadiological TechnologyRespiratory Therapy In lieu of an annual stipend, a faculty member may choose a $2,500 adjustment to base salary. Please contact Human Resources with any questions about the stipend. Equivalencies for Hire Equivalencies for Foreign-Issued Degrees View a suggested list of U.S. agencies that certify foreign credentials. Master's Degree Equivalencies Find out what levels of achievement are credited with the equivalent of earning a master’s degree. Return to Work After RetirementIf you have worked for an institution that participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, please contact Human Resources for guidance. View Full-time Faculty Opportunities View Part-time Faculty Opportunities Where making a living means making a difference. Join our Team! All Job Opportunities Find Your Career Path Whether you prefer a full-time faculty position or part-time support staff role, look for a job that suits your preferences. Faculty & Teaching Administration Support Staff Job Opportunities: Filter By Type Faculty Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Administrator Staff Full-Time Staff Part-Time Safety & Security
