Concurrent Enrollment Instructors
Teaching College-Level Courses Through Concurrent Enrollment
As a DMACC Concurrent Enrollment (CE) instructor, you are not just teaching a class. You are shaping a college experience. Through the Career Advantage program, you give high school students the opportunity to engage in authentic college-level learning, build academic confidence, and earn credit that counts toward their future.
You are the instructor of record, delivering DMACC courses with the same rigor, outcomes, and standards expected on our campuses. Your expertise and commitment to high-quality instruction ensure that students receive a true college experience, one that prepares them to succeed at the next level.
We recognize the critical role you play and are committed to supporting you with clear expectations, collaborative partnerships, and ongoing professional development. Together, we uphold the academic integrity of DMACC’s curriculum and ensure every concurrent enrollment course meets the standards of excellence defined by the college and our accrediting partners.
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What You Need to Know
Instructor Qualifications
DMACC Concurrent Enrollment instructors must meet the same faculty qualification requirements as instructors teaching the corresponding course at all DMACC locations. Qualifications are reviewed and approved by the appropriate academic department and may vary based on the course and instructional area.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Instructors generally hold a master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s
degree in a related field with at least 12 graduate credit hours in the discipline
in which they teach.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Qualifications for CTE courses may be based on a combination of education, specialized
training, professional or industry credentials, and occupational experience. Depending
on the instructional area, instructors may qualify through an appropriate bachelor’s
or graduate degree, an applicable associate degree with relevant work experience,
or specialized training with significant occupational experience.
Additional licensure, certification, or registration may be required when applicable to the occupational field.
*All Concurrent Enrollment instructors are reviewed and approved by DMACC to ensure they meet Senior Year Plus (SYP) requirements, Iowa Department of Education guidance, and the same faculty qualification standards required for the equivalent DMACC course.
As a Concurrent Enrollment instructor, you play a vital role in delivering a complete college-level course experience to high school students. Using a DMACC-approved syllabus, aligned assessments, and authentic college materials, you ensure that the course content, learning outcomes, and academic rigor match what students would encounter on our campuses.
While you are encouraged to bring your unique teaching style and expertise to the classroom, the integrity of the college curriculum remains the foundation of every course.
Instructors submit attendance and final grades through the DMACC system, following the grading policies established by the academic department to maintain consistency and fairness.
Our shared commitment to academic integrity depends on timely and accurate submissions. Throughout the year, instructors will verify rosters, submit grades, and participate in required professional development.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Verifying rosters at the start of term
- Submitting midterm progress reports (if applicable)
- Submitting final grades
- Completing annual training or updates
As a valued part of the DMACC faculty community, you have access to a range of professional development and support resources. All CE instructors participate in annual training and are paired with a faculty liaison from their academic discipline. Liaisons provide instructional support, share departmental updates, and ensure curriculum alignment.
Whether you are a new or returning instructor, ongoing professional development is part of your continued eligibility and our shared commitment to excellence.
To maintain the academic quality of DMACC courses offered through concurrent enrollment, we follow a clear and collaborative process for monitoring and improvement. Faculty liaisons conduct regular site visits, and instructors participate in syllabus reviews and occasional student evaluations.
If concerns arise, DMACC’s approach is proactive and supportive, focused on improvement and aligned with our standards for academic excellence.
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