DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND HEALTH CAREERS
Minimum Qualifications
Disciplines
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Dental Assisting Hygiene
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Earned doctorate is preferred; Master’s in
Master’s or Ph.D. in an area of the
the biological sciences or related field with Biological Sciences and teaching
twenty graduate credits in the biological
experience. College teaching preferred.
sciences.
Teaching at the community college level
and expertise in biology curriculum
development. Demonstrated record of
innovative teaching techniques in the
biological sciences.
Master of Arts or Master of Science degree Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
in Chemistry with three years college
degree in Chemistry. Transcript showing
teaching experience.
two semesters of Physical Chemistry and
two semesters of Organic Chemistry.
Teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology
and a Master’s degree in a related field
with a national recognized certification as
with a national recognized certification as
a Medical Technologist (ASCP or NCA).
a Medical Technologist (ASCP or NCA).
Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene,
Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene,
Health Science or related field. Related
Health Science or related field. PA
Master’s Degree preferred. PA
Dental/Dental Hygiene licensure or
Dental/Dental Hygiene licensure or
eligibility for licensure and appropriate
eligibility for licensure, computer literacy
clinical or teaching experience.
and a minimum of five years clinical and
teaching experience.
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND HEALTH CAREERS
Minimum Qualifications, continued
Disciplines
Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Dietetics
Health Information Technology
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s
degree preferred. ARRT Certification with degree preferred. ARRT Certification with
a minimum of five years clinical
a minimum of five years clinical
experience; past teaching experience
experience; past teaching experience
desirable; ability to teach all courses in
desirable; ability to teach all courses in
DMI.
DMI.
Registered Dietitian with a Master’s
Registered Dietitian with a Master’s
degree in nutrition, food service
degree in nutrition, food service
management or related area and three years management or related area and three years
recent experience in provision of food and practitioner experience. College teaching
nutrition services in an institutional setting experience preferred.
including application of computer
technology. Advanced certification and
previous college-level teaching experience
including course administration and
curriculum development preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Health Record
Bachelor’s degree in Health Record
Management or related field required;
Management or related field required;
Master’s degree and current practical
Master’s degree preferred. Preference
experience required. Previous teaching
given to candidates who possess RHIA,
experience preferred. Preference given to
RHIT, CCS, and/or CPC credentials
candidates who possess RHIA, RHIT,
CCS, and/or CPC credentials.
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND HEALTH CAREERS
Minimum Qualifications, continued
Disciplines
Mathematics
Medical Assistance Office Management
Nursing
Physics
Respiratory Care Therapy
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Master’s or doctorate degree in
A graduate degree in Mathematics is
Mathematics.
preferred, with secondary preference being
given to a baccalaureate degree in
Mathematics. In the absence of a graduate
degree in Mathematics, mathematical
competence will be required. For faculty
teaching MATH 016, 017 and 118, special
teaching competence may be considered if
credentials in mathematics are limited.
Master’s degree in education, allied health Minimum of an associates’ degree with
or business area; minimum of three years
three years work experience, in a medical
recent experience in a medical office with
facility, specifically related to the content
demonstrated management experience.
area of the course being taught.
Previous college teaching preferred.
Master’s degree in nursing and RN
Master’s degree in nursing and RN
licensure in PA is required.
licensure in PA is required.
Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering
and experience teaching at the college
and experience teaching at the college
level. Experience teaching at the college
level. Experience teaching at the college
level includes experience teaching at a
level includes experience teaching at a
university or a community college, or
university or a community college, or
experience as a graduate teaching assistant. experience as a graduate teaching assistant.
Master’s degree preferred; registered
Bachelor’s degree required; registered
respiratory therapist with at least five years respiratory therapist with at least four years
experience; prior teaching experience in an clinical experience; PA state license; prior
accredited respiratory care program.
teaching experience in an accredited
respiratory care program desirable.
Disciplines
Counseling
Disciplines
Library
Disciplines
Academic Computing
Learning Lab
COUNSELING
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Master’s Degree in Counseling or a closely Master’s Degree in Counseling or a closely
related field.
related field.
LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Minimum credential is an ALA-accredited Minimum credential is an ALA-accredited
MLS. Additional requirements are: strong MLS. Additional requirements are: strong
interpersonal skills, knowledge of general
interpersonal skills, knowledge of general
reference resources and interview skills.
reference resources and interview skills.
Demonstrated experience with electronic
Demonstrated experience with electronic
databases, instruction and library
databases, instruction and library
automation and an articulated philosophy
automation and an articulated philosophy
of teaching required.
of teaching required.
DIVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Master’s degree and appropriate
Master’s degree and appropriate
experience
experience
Master’s degree in specialty
Master’s degree in specialty.
DIVISION OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Minimum Qualifications
Disciplines
Art
Design Technology
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
MA for Art History; MFA for Studio,
MA or MA pending for Art History
except for technical courses. A BFA
required for technical courses.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture (professional,
Professional degree in Architecture,
5-yr.), interior design, construction,
Interior Design, (or
Engineering/Construction Management for engineering or digital media, depending upon
course topic. Some work experience related
Construction Courses only) with related
to course topic. Depending upon course,
professional registration (RA or IDP in
related registration (AIA or IDP, PE, PLS)
process, PE) and related work experience.
preferred.
Special expertise in areas needed by
Department.
Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Public Safety
or Fire Science. Significant work experience
in overall area, and in specific course topic.
Fire Science
English
Foreign Language
Master’s degree in English or closely
related field for generalist full-time
positions. Master’s in Speech or theater
for Communications Arts positions.
Experience with educational technology
expected.
Master’s degree in field or closely related
field required.
Master’s degree in English or closely
related field required.
Master’s degree in field or closely related
field preferred, but Bachelor’s degree in
field or closely related field considered in
extenuating circumstances.
DIVISION OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Minimum Qualifications, continued
Disciplines
History
Philosophy
History and Philosophy (Religion)
Photographic Imaging
Anthropology
Geography
Justice
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
An MA or ABD in History or an MA or
An MA or ABD in History or an MA or
ABD in the appropriate area studies (e.g.,
ABD in the appropriate area studies (e.g.,
American Civilization would be
American Civilization would be
appropriate for teaching American
appropriate or teaching American History).
History).
For courses in Religion, an MA or ABD in
Religion could substitute for the MA or
ABD in History.
MA or ABD in Philosophy
An MA or ABD in Philosophy. For
courses in Philosophy of Religion and
World Religions, a M.Div. or MA or ABD
in Religion could substitute for the MA or
ABD in Philosophy.
MA or ABD in Religion
MA in Photography, Fine Arts or Digital
BA in Photography (for still photography);
Imaging
BA in Film or Video; related BA (e.g.,
Digital Imaging, Photographic Illustration,
Journalism)
MA/MS in Anthropology
MA in Anthropology or related field. If
candidate’s degree is in a related field,
candidate shall have minimum of 2 years
of teaching experience at the college-level.
MA/MS in Geography or closely related
MA in Geography or related field. If
field
candidate’s degree is in a related field,
candidate shall have minimum of 2 years
of teaching experience at the college-level.
J.D. or MS in Criminal Justice, Public
MA in Criminal Justice, Public Safety,
Safety, Social Work or closely related
Criminology or Social Work or J.D. If
Field; minimum 5 years professional
candidate’s degree is in a related field,
experience in criminal justice field.
candidate shall have minimum of 2 years
of teaching experience at the college-level.
DIVISION OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Minimum Qualifications, continued
Disciplines
Paralegal Studies
Political Science
Sociology
BHHS
Early Childhood Education
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
J.D.; minimum 5 years professional legal
J.D. (A 4-year degree in any field is
experience, to include at least 3 years full- acceptable if the candidate has extensive
time or part-time teaching Paralegal
paralegal studies experience in the subject
Studies with an accredited institution.
area for which s/he is hired.) If
candidate’s degree is in a related field,
candidate shall have minimum of 2 years
of teaching experience at the college-level.
ABD in Political Science; Ph.D. preferred
MA in Political Science or related field. If
candidate’s degree is in a related field,
candidate shall have minimum of 2 years
of teaching experience at the college-level.
MA in Sociology; Ph.D. preferred
MA in Sociology or related field. If
candidate’s degree is in a related field,
candidate shall have minimum of 2 years
of teaching experience at the college-level.
Candidate must be license-eligible behavioral
health professional (psychologist, social
worker) with a minimum of a Master’s degree
and a Bachelor’s degree. Ability to teach a
wide range of Behavioral Health courses. The
desired candidate should have recent clinical
experience. Preference given to professionals
with teaching and/or training experience.
Demonstrated experience in working with
multicultural populations.
MA or higher in Early Childhood Education or
closely related field required. Direct service
experience with young children (0-5) and
families required. Preference for applicants
who have prior experience in teaching and
training of adults (related fields Child
psychology, individual and family studies).
Candidate must be license-eligible behavioral
health professional (psychologist, social
worker) with a minimum of a Master’s degree
and a Bachelor’s degree.
Criteria are the same.
DIVISION OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Minimum Qualifications, continued
Disciplines
Education
ASL/English Interpreting Program
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Master’s degree in Education or closely related Master’s degree in Education or closely
field. Prior experience teaching/counseling in
related field.
a public school system
Master’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting,
ASL linguistics, teaching ASL, or related field.
Certification from the Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf and the American Sign Language
teachers association strongly preferred.
Teaching experience at the college level
strongly preferred. Knowledge of technology
pertinent to interpreter training strongly
preferred.
Psychology
Master’s degree in psychology with broad
background of course work in at least 5 of
8 areas of psychology. College teaching
experience preferred.
Youth Work
Applicants must have a minimum of a Masters
in Social Work or related human service
degree with license preferred. At least three
years full-time recent experience in youth
development such as; recreation, foster care,
adoption, child development, or high school
social work required. Applicant must
demonstrate an understanding of the child
welfare system, and have experience working
with a multi-cultural population. College
teaching and/or training experience preferred.
For traditional classroom courses, the
minimum academic requirement for full-time
faculty shall be a Master’s degree. For
specialized courses, to include ensembles and
applied music, the minimum requirement shall
be a Bachelor’s degree, plus professional
experience in the field or teaching experience.
Music
Bachelor’s degree required, Masters Degree
preferred in ASL/English Interpreting, ASL
linguistics, teaching ASL or related field.
Certification from the Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf and the American Sign Language
teachers association preferred. Teaching
experience at the college level preferred.
Knowledge of technology pertinent to
interpreter training preferred.
Master’s degree in psychology or closely
related field. Closely related field is
defined as psycho-educational processes,
Counseling, educational psychology.
Applicants must have a minimum of a
Masters in Social Work or related human
service degree with license preferred.
For traditional classroom courses, the
minimum academic requirement for adjunct
faculty shall be a Master’s degree. For
specialized courses, to include ensembles and
applied music, the minimum requirement shall
be a Bachelor’s degree, plus professional
experience in the field or teaching experience.
DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Qualifications
Disciplines
Accounting & Economics
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
A minimum of a Master’s degree in the
A minimum of a Master’s degree in the
discipline (accounting, economics or
discipline (accounting, economics or
finance); at least two years prior teaching
finance); at least two years prior teaching
experience, preferably in a community
experience, preferably in a community
college environment; work experience in
college environment; work experience in
the field.
the field.
Automotive Technology
Current multiple ASE certification
required; at least five years teaching and/or
related field experience required;
associates degree in automotive technology
required; bachelors degree in related field
preferred.
Current multiple ASE certification
required; at least five years teaching and/or
related field experience required;
associates degree in automotive technology
required; bachelors degree in related field
preferred.
Computer Information Systems
A degree from a four year institution (BA
or BS); experience in teaching or work
experience in a field related to the position;
a skill set to teach some of the 200 level
courses; the intent to contribute to the
Department, Division and/or College with
curriculum development and other
activities to improve student learning.
A degree from a four year institution (BA
or BS); experience in teaching or work
experience in a field related to the position;
a skill set to teach some of the 200 level
courses; the intent to contribute to the
Department, Division and/or College with
curriculum development and other
activities to improve student learning.
DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Qualifications, continued
Disciplines
Electronics
HTP
Minimum Faculty Requirements
Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering or related field plus five years Engineering or related field; five years
related experience; alternative minimum
related experience; or a Master’s degree
requirement – Master’s degree and two (2) and two years experience required. Prior
years experience required. Prior teaching
teaching experience preferred.
experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required plus five years Bachelor’s degree plus three years
professional experience and two years
professional experience
teaching experience
(Part time – Culinary Arts) – AA or AS
(Full time Culinary Arts) – AA or AS
degree plus five years culinary experience
degree plus five years professional
as a chef; certification from the American
experience as a chef – plus certification
Culinary Federation (minimum
from the American Culinary Federation
certification: C.E.C. - American Culinary
(minimum of C.E.C. or higher).
Federation).
Marketing, Management and International
Business
MBA, M.A. or M.S. in Marketing,
Management or international Business or
J.D. required.
MBA, M.A. or M.S. in Marketing,
Management or international Business or
J.D. required.
Office Administration
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required
in Career and Technical Education,
Education and/or Business Education;
candidates must also possess relevant
office work experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required
in Career and Technical Education,
Education and/or Business Education;
candidates must also possess relevant
office work experience.
2/16/2016