This policy will guide Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College) in the hiring of instructors for Continuing Studies with the appropriate credentials and experience commensurate with the academic and professional standards of their programs, courses and/or services. Highly qualified instructors are critical to student success at VCC.

This policy and related procedures applies to all Continuing Studies instructors at Vancouver Community College.

The College is committed to the continuous assurance of program quality and the success of its students through graduation.
The credibility of the College’s programs/courses require instructors who are appropriately qualified:
1. Instructor qualification requirements will vary in accordance with the academic and professional expectations appropriate to the College’s diverse programs, courses and/or service responsibilities.
2. Instructors have the appropriate balance of three essential qualifications: employment experience, academic and/or professional/industry credentials, and a commitment to teaching excellence.
3. Meets external expectations where there are accreditation, articulation, and provincial/national approval bodies.

In keeping with appropriate academic and professional standards of courses and programs, the Program Coordinator in conjunction with the Dean of Continuing Studies will recommend the qualifications for temporary instructional appointments per the related Policy Principles.
Each Program Coordinator will review the qualifications for temporary instructional appointments on an annual basis and make necessary recommendations to the Dean of Continuing Studies.
The Dean of Continuing Studies will ensure College policies, procedures, principles of administrative justice, and appropriate federal and provincial legislation are adhered to.
The Human Resources Department will make the current list of qualifications for temporary instructional appointments available for viewing on the College’s website.

Term	Description
Qualifications	The academic and professional expectations appropriate to individual courses include specific, desirable and/or additional qualifications as determined by the Program Coordinator in conjunction with the Dean of Continuing Studies.
Temporary Instructional Appointment	A contract issued to continuing studies instructors outlining the details of each assigned course including rate of pay, hours and dates.

VCC Policies	Policy Number
Qualifications for Faculty Members	205

College and Institute Act, RSBC 1996, c 52

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Last approved: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:34:33 GMT

Last edit: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:34:32 GMT

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