Minimum Qualifications Guidelines
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Discipline | Education in Field | Related Work Experience | Rating/License/Certificate |
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HUMANITIES | |||
American Studies | Master's | ||
Art (Applied and Studio) |
a) Master's in Art or Fine Art or b) Master recognition by Applied Art Community |
b) 10 years |
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Art (History and Theory) | Master's | ||
Art (New Media) |
a) Master's in Fine Arts in Studio Art with the specialization in new media art or a related area of study (i.e. design, animation, digital art, digital media, multi-media, computer graphics, film, etc) |
a) 1 year related industry experience |
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Asian Studies | Master's | ||
Communication | Master's | ||
Dance (Performance Oriented) |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Master recognition by Dance Community |
b) 3 years
c)10 years |
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Drama and Theatre |
a) Master's or b) Master recognition by Drama and Theatre Community |
b) 10 years |
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Drama (Performance Oriented) |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Master recognition by Drama Performance Community |
b) 3 years
c) 10 years |
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English (Literature, Writing, ESL) |
a) Master's in English or b) Master's in <sub-discipline of courses to be taught> or c) Master's in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) |
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Filipino Studies | |||
a) Master's in Asian Studies (Specialization in Philippine Studies) |
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e) 3 years |
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General Humanities | Master's (in any Humanities area) | ||
Hawaiian Studies |
a) Master's Degree in Hawaiian Studies, or b) Master's Degree in Hawaiian language with at least 9 credits of advanced and/or graduate level coursework focused on Native Hawaiian areas, or c) Bachelor's Degree in Hawaiian Studies, or d) Master's Degree with at least 15 credits of advanced and/or graduate level coursework or research topic focused on Native Hawaiian areas, or e) Master recognition in a specific area of Hawaiian knowledge as recognized by the Hawaiian community in that area |
c) 3 years e) 10 years |
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History | Master's | ||
Journalism |
a) Master's or b) Master's in English with Bachelor's in Journalism or c) Bachelor's in Journalism |
c) 3 years |
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Languages with widely available Master's degrees Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, etc. |
Functionally native oral and written fluency in <language>, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following: or b) Master's in <language> as a Second Language; or c) Master's in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak <language> or d) Master's in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, <language> literature, <language> culture, or any combination thereof. |
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Languages without widely available Master's degrees Tagalog, Samoan, Hawaiian, etc. (Can omit from advertisement items (a) - (h) that do not currently exist or are not applicable to the language being advertised) |
Functionally native oral and written fluency in <language>, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following: or b) Master's in <language> as a Second Language; or c) Master's in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak <language>; or d) Master's in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, <language> literature, <language> culture, or any combination thereof. or e) Bachelor's in <language> (language or literature); or f) Bachelor's in <language> as a Second Language; or g) Bachelor's in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak <language>; or h) Bachelor's in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, <language> literature, <language> culture, or any combination thereof. |
e) 3 years
f) 3 years g) 3 years
h) 3 years |
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Linguistics | Master's | ||
Literature: East Asian Literature, European Literature, Indo-Pacific Literature |
Written fluency in <language> and one of the following: or b) Master's degree in <language> as a Second Language. |
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Music (History and Theory) | Master's | ||
Music (Performance Oriented) |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Master recognition by Music Community |
b) 3 years
c) 10 years |
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Pacific Studies |
a) Master's (Focus on Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islands areas) or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Philosophy | Master's | ||
Religion | Master's | ||
Speech | Master's in Speech, Communicology, Communication, Communication Studies or Speech Communication. | ||
Telecommunications |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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NATURAL SCIENCES | |||
Animal Science (Veterinarian) Faculty Positions |
DVM |
2 years related work or teaching experience | Hawai‘i State Veterinarian license. If no qualified applicants available others not in possession of a Hawai‘i State Veterinarian license will be considered on an Acting Instructor basis . License must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. |
Animal Science (Veterinary Technician) Faculty Positions |
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology (LVT, CVT, RVT) from an AVMA accredited program |
2 years related work or teaching experience |
Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Exam |
Biological Sciences [Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology (except Human Anatomy and Physiology), Biomedical Sciences] | Master's in <biological science discipline> | ||
Chemistry | Master's in Chemistry or Biochemistry; or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Organic Chemistry, Forensics Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Environmental Chemistry with 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry. ("Advanced" coursework" is defined as 300-400 level courses offered in a bachelor's program.) |
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Earth Sciences | Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or Earth and Planetary Sciences. | ||
Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical) | Master's in <engineering discipline> | ||
Food and Nutritional Science/Food Science and Human Nutrition |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years (non-transfer courses only) |
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General Science | a) Master's in appropriate Science area, i.e. Master's in any biological science for any biological science courses b) Master's in any physical science for any physical science courses |
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Global Positioning System (GPS) |
Master's in one of the following fields: a) Business or b) Computer Science or c) Geography or d) Natural Science |
a-d) 1 year of formal education training and/or experiential background with Arc View GIS software |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology |
a) Master's in <subject> or b) Master's in Zoology, or any Health or Biological Science with 9 credits graduate coursework in vertebrate anatomy and/or physiology. |
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Mathematics |
a) Master's or b) Master's in Math Education with 18 credits of advanced coursework in math of which 9 credits are at the graduate level1 or c) Master's of Art in Teaching Math with 18 credits of advanced coursework in math, at least 9 of which are at the graduate level1 or d) Master's in STEM-related field2 with 18 credits of advanced coursework in math1 |
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Oceanography | Master's | ||
Pharmacology |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Doctor of Pharmacology, Medicine or Osteopathy |
b) 3 years |
a-c) Current State Licensure |
Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Physics) | Master's in <physical science discipline> | ||
Polynesian Voyaging |
a) Master's in Natural Science; or b) Master's in Education with a Bachelor's in Natural Science |
Experience in sailing, boat maintenance, navigation, and crew management, which includes experience in sailing Polynesian vessels. | Ability to swim at least 500 yards and tread water for at least 30 minutes in the open ocean. Medical clearance for engaging in outdoor sailing activities. |
Technical Science (non-baccalaureate course) |
a) Master's in <technical science discipline> or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agro Forestry Management (TEAM) | Master's Degree in geography, biological sciences, environmental sciences, natural resources, conservation ecology, agriculture, forestry or related field2 | ||
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |||
American Studies | Master's | ||
Anthropology | Master's | ||
Economics | Master's | ||
Geography | Master's | ||
Human Development (Family Resources) UH CC System |
a) Master's in Human Development (Family Resources) or b) Master's Family & Consumer Sciences (Family Resources) or c) Master's in Human Development or d) Master's in Psychology, social Work, Education, Sociology, Nursing or Public Health with 12 credits of advanced coursework in Human Development (life span). |
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Human Development (Family Resources) Honolulu CC Only |
Master's degree in Human Development (Family Resources), Psychology (Developmental), or Social Work. | ||
Political Science | Master's | ||
Psychology | Master's | ||
Sociology | Master's | ||
Women's Studies |
a) Master's or b) Master's in <appropriate discipline> (Art, History, etc.) |
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OTHER ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES | |||
Developmental/Remedial Studies, Learning Skills Instruction limited to developmental studies only |
a) Master's or b) Master's in Education and Bachelor's in <subject> or c) M.Ed. <subject> or d) Master's in STEM-related field 3 or e) Bachelor's in <subject> |
d) Five years teaching (in subject area) experience, including high school teaching experience |
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Learning Resource Center | Masters degree; must be qualified for appointment to a faculty position at the College | 3 years in one or more of the following: learning center coordination, community college teaching, curriculum development, counseling, teaching English as a second language, teaching developmental English or teaching developmental math, non-instructional faculty providing learning support (i.e. librarian, educational technologist) | |
Physical Education |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Learning Disabilities |
a) Master's in Learning Disabilities or b) Master's in Special Education or c) Master's in Educational Psychology or d) Master's in related field with training in differential diagnosis of individuals with learning disabilities4 |
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Reading |
a) Master's in Reading or b) Master's in Education with reading specialty or c) Master's in English, ESL or Linguistics. At least 12 credits in the teaching of reading. |
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Sign Language |
Functionally native fluency in ASL (ASL proficiency interview level 4 or 5), training/education in ASL teaching methodology (e.g. American Sign Instructors Guidance Network, or Signing Naturally Teachers Training) and one of the following: a) Master's in ASL, ASL studies, literature, or linguistics; or b) Master's in Linguistics; or c) Master's in Teaching ASL; or d) Master's in Deaf Studies; or e) Master's in Signed Communication; or f) Master's in Deaf Education; or g) Master's in Education; or h) Master's in ESL; or i) Master's in Related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction or Interpreting). or j) Bachelor's in ASL, ASL studies, literature or linguistics; or l) Bachelor's in Teaching ASL; or m) Bachelor's in Deaf Studies; or n) Bachelor's in Signed Communication; or o) Bachelor's in Deaf Education or p) Bachelor's in Education; or q) Bachelor's in ESL; or r) Bachelor's in Related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction, or Interpreting). |
j-r) 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English. |
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Writing |
a) Master's in Writing or b) Master's in Education with writing specialty or c) Master's in English, ESL or Linguistics |
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT | |||
Curriculum Specialist | Master's in <subject area offered> at the Community Colleges | ||
Educational Communication and Technology | Master's Degree in: Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design and Technology, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional Design and Development, Educational Communication and Technology, Instructional Systems Technology, or Learning Experience and Design. | ||
Institutional Assessment Coordinator | Master's Degree in any field or discipline offered at the College. Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to a faculty position. | 3 years of instructional, counseling and/or other related higher education experience, of which at least one year must include assessment experience. | |
Library | Master's | ||
Student Services (Counseling) (Note: with prior approval mqs may be tailored to meet specific requirements by combining with other faculty mqs when appropriate.) |
(a) Master's in Counseling and Guidance, Counseling Psychology, College Student Personnel Services, Human Resources (to include both CTAHR and Personnel), Communications or related field5 |
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Student Services (Mental Health Professional) |
(a) Masters degree from an accredited program in social work, counseling, or related field eligible for licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor by State of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
(a) Current State of Hawai‘i license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor |
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Discipline | Education in Field | Related Work Experience | Rating/License/Certificate |
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BUSINESS (Experience must be within the last 5 years) | |||
Accounting transfer and non-transfer courses |
a) Master's in Accounting (Macc) or b) Master's in Business Administration (MBA) including 18 credits in Accounting (undergraduate and/or graduate - 300 level or higher) or c) Bachelor's in Accounting or d) Bachelor's in related fields such as Business Administration (in areas other than Accounting) including 18 credits Accounting (undergraduate and/or graduate - 300 level or higher) or e) Bachelor's in any field |
a) None
b) None
c) 3 years in accounting
d) 5 years in Accounting |
e) CPA/CMA or equivalent professional accounting certification (in the USA) |
Business Analysis & Statistics |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Business (General Business, Finance, Management, Marketing) |
a) Master's in <business discipline> or b) MBA or c) Bachelor's in <business discipline> |
c) 3 years |
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Business Law |
a) Master's in Business Administration or Master's in Accountancy with coursework in Business Law or b) |
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Business Technology
(Formerly known as Office Administration and Technology) |
a) Master's degree in Business Education or b) Master's degree in a Business related field6 with a minimum of 18 credits in Business Technology or Administrative Support courses7 or c) Bachelor's degree in Business Education or d) or e) Bachelor's degree in any field |
c) 3 years of related work experience8
e) 5 years of related work experience8 |
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Finance (Insurance, Real Estate) |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Information and Computer Science |
a) Master's in Information & Computer Sciences, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information & Communication Technology, Information Technology, Information Security and Assurance, Information Systems, System and Network Administration, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. or b) Bachelor's Degree in Information & Computer Sciences, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information & Communication Technology, Information Technology, Information Security and Assurance, Management Information Systems, System and Network Administration, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. |
b) 3 years |
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Information Technology |
a) Master's in Information & Computer Science or b) Master's in Business with coursework in business computer applications or c) Master's in Education Technology with coursework in computer applications or d) Bachelor's in Information and Computer Science or e) Bachelor's in Business with coursework in business computer applications or f) Bachelor's in any field or g) Associate degree in Business with some coursework in business computer applications or h) 15 college credits in Business with some coursework in business computer applications or i) Master recognition by Business Community in computer applications |
d) 3 years
e) 3 years f) 5 years incl. training
g) 5 years incl. training
h) 7 years incl. training
i) 10 years incl. training |
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Sales and Management (Management, Marketing, Merchandising) |
a) Master's (MBA) or b) Bachelor's (BBA) |
b) 3 years |
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HOSPITALITY EDUCATION | |||
Food Services |
a) Bachelor's or b) Associate Degree or c) 15 college credits or d) Master recognition by Food Services Community |
a) 3 years which may include b) 5 years which may include professional training. c) 7 years which may include professional training. d) 10 years |
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Hospitality & Tourism |
a) Master's degree in hospitality, travel, or tourism or b) MBA or
c) Bachelor's degree in hospitality, travel, or tourism
or d) Bachelor's degree in any field or
e) Associate's degree in hospitality, travel, or tourism or
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b) 2 years of relevant work experience in the hospitality & tourism field of which at least 1 year must include industry work experience c) 3 years of relevant work experience in the hospitality & tourism field of which at least 2 years must include industry work experience e) 5 years of relevant work experience in the hospitality & tourism field of which at least 3 years must include industry work experience f) 7 years of relevant work experience in the hospitality & tourism field of which at least 5 years must include industry management or supervisory experience |
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HEALTH SERVICE TECHNOLOGY | |||
Health Information Technology | a) Master's degree in any field
or b) Bachelor's degree in any field |
b) 3 years of related work experience |
a-b) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) |
Community Health Worker |
a) Master's in any field or b) Master's in a health-related field, of which or c) Bachelor's in any field
or d) Bachelor's in a health-related field, of which 15 credits are in Community Health |
a) 2 years of experience in developing and delivering community health education program
c) 5 years of experience in developing & delivering community health education programs d) 3 years of experience in developing & delivering community health education programs |
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Dental Assisting (Program Administrator) |
a) Bachelor's degree or higher in any field or b) Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) |
a) 3 years occupational experience in the application of four-handed dentistry principles, either as a dental assistant or working with a chairside assistant. |
a) Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" or b) Dentist licensed to practice in State of Hawai‘i. |
Dental Assisting (Instructional Faculty) |
a) Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Sciences or Biological Sciences. or b) Certification as a Dental Assistant; AND Baccalaureate degree or higher in any field. or c) Certification as a Dental Assistant; AND Associate degree in any field. |
a) 3 years of experience with teaching in health education courses or programs and/or work experience in dental assisting. or b) 5 years of experience with teaching in health education courses or programs and/or work experience in dental assisting. or c) 7 years of experience with teaching and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have background in and current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching. |
a) Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai‘i. b) Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai‘i. or c) Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai‘i. |
Dental Hygiene |
a) Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) or b) Master's in Health or Health related field and or c) Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or d) Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and a baccalaureate degree in any field |
c) 3 years
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a) Current State of Hawai‘i License
b) Current State of Hawaii License and certified in the administration of intra-oral infiltration local anesthesia and intra-oral block anesthesia by and accredited dental hygiene school or by a certification program previously approved by the Board of Dental Examiners
c) Related work experience and current certified dental hygienist plus current State of Hawaii license and certified in the administration of intra-oral infiltration local anesthesia and intra-oral block anesthesia by an accredited dental hygiene school or by a certification program previously approved by the Board of Dental Examiners |
Dietetic Technician |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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MICT, EMT, continuing medical education, first responder |
a) Master's in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing or EMS or b) Bachelor's in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing or EMS
or c) Certification as a Paramedic; AND a Baccalaureate degree in any field
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d) Associate Degree in MICT
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e) Medical Doctor |
b) 3 years related work experience which should include postsecondary teaching; at least one of the three years must be professional EMS (EMT or MICT) experience. c) 5 years related work experience which should include postsecondary teaching; at least 2 of the 5 years must be professional EMS (EMT or MICT) experience.
d) 10 years related work experience which should include postsecondary teaching; at least 3 of the 10 years must be professional EMS (EMT or MICT) experience. |
a-d) Current EMT-P certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and current Hawai‘i certification as a MICT (or certification in progress); OR Registered Nurse and a current Hawai‘i State license as an RN;
e) Current Hawaii license as an M.D.; current ACLS instructor certification; board eligible, or board certified in emergency medicine |
Emergency Medical Service (Medical Director) | M.D. | Physician with emergency medical exp. as required by the National Standard Curriculum for course(s) to be taught. | Licensed Physician |
Health |
a) Master's (Health or Health related field) or b) or c) Associate Degree (Health or Health related field) and a Baccalaureate degree in any field |
b) 3 years c) 5 years |
a-c) Certificates as appropriate, e.g., First Aid, CPR |
Medical Assisting (MEDA) |
a) Master's degree in a health-related field9 or b) or c) Certification as a Medical Assistant; AND a Baccalaureate degree in any field or d) Associate Degree in Medical Assisting or health-related field9 or e) Certificate in Medical Assisting with 30 or more related college credits |
b & c) 3 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
d) 5 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
e) 7 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting. |
a-e) Current certification as a Medical Assistant by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Medical Assisting Program Director |
a) Master's degree in a health-related field9 with academic instruction in educational theory and techniques or b) or c) Associate degree in Medical Assisting or health-related field9 with academic instruction in educational theory and techniques. |
a) 3 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting and a minimum one year teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education.
b) 5 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting and a minimum one year teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education.
c) 7 years healthcare experience including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting and a minimum one year teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education. |
a to c) Current certification as a Medical Assistant by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Medical Lab Technician Program Director | Master's degree in Health or Health-related field | 3 years of teaching experience with knowledge of education methods & administration & current NAACLS accreditation procedures & certification procedures. | ASCP BOC U.S. generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist. Plus current State of Hawai‘i license. |
Medical Lab Technician Instructors |
a) Master's degree in Health or Health-related field or b) Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or c) Bachelor's degree in any field or discipline and Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). |
a) At least three years of work experience in a clinical setting. b) At least three years of work experience in a clinical setting. c) At least three years of work experience in a clinical setting. |
a) Plus current Hawai‘i MLS/MLT State license. b) Plus current Hawai‘i MLS State license. c) Plus current Hawai‘i MLS State license. |
Medical Record Technician |
a) Master's (Medical Records Administration) or b) Bachelor's (Medical Records Administration) or c) Associate Degree (Medical Records Administration or Medical Assisting) and a Baccalaureate degree in any field |
c) 5 years |
a-b) Current Regis. Records
c) Current Accred. Records Tech |
Nursing Nurses Aide |
a) Bachelor's in Science in Nursing or
b) Associate Degree in Nursing or
c) Diploma in Nursing |
a) At least two years of nursing experience, with at least one year in the provision of long-term care facility services. b) At least two years of nursing experience with at least one year in the provision of long-term care facility services. c) At least two years of nursing experience with at least one year in the provision of long-term care facility services. |
a-c) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Practical Nursing Instructor |
a) MSN
or
b) BSN |
a) At least one year of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application. |
a) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. b) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Practical Nursing Lab or Clinical Instructor |
a) MSN
or
b) BSN |
a) At least one year of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application. |
a) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. b) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Practical Nursing Program Director |
MSN with academic credits in curriculum development, evaluation, or teaching methods. |
Academic preparation for administration or administrative experience or both. |
RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Registered Nurse Instructor | MSN | At least one year of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application. | RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Registered Nurse Lab or Clinical Instructor |
a) MSN
or
b) BSN |
a) At least one year of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application. |
a) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. b) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Registered Nurse Program Director | MSN with academic credits in curriculum development, evaluation, or teaching methods. | Academic preparation for administration or administrative experience or both. | RN eligible for Hawai‘i State License. License required by effective date of employment. |
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Program Director |
Master's degree in any field*
NOTE: The master's degree is not limited to a master's degree in occupational therapy. |
5 years of experience in occupational therapy which must include: - one year of experience in a full- time appointment with teaching responsibilities at the post- secondary level. - clinical practice as OT or OTA; - administrative experience including program planning & implementation, personnel management, evaluation & budgeting; - understanding of & experience with OTAs. |
Current OT or OTA Hawai‘i State licensure. |
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator |
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)* NOTE: The master's degree is not limited to a master's degree in occupational therapy. |
3 years of experience in field work supervision or 3 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development & administration in an accredited OT or OTA program. | Current OT or OTA Hawai‘i State licensure. |
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Program Core Faculty |
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)* NOTE: The master's degree is not limited to a master's degree in occupational therapy. |
3 years of experience in occupational therapy, one of which is in teaching in an OT or OTA program. | Current OT or OTA Hawai‘i State licensure. |
Physical Therapist Assistant, Program Director |
Master's degree in Physical Therapy (PT)*
*NOTE: All education is a minimum degree for each role and must be from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program. |
5 years (or equivalent), full-time post licensure experience that includes a minimum of 3 years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience; - didactic and/or clinical teaching experience; - administrative experience; - educational theory and methodology, instructional design & methodology, student evaluation & outcome assessment in a PTA program including equivalent of nine academic semester credits of coursework in educational foundations. NOTE: Completion of APTA's Education Leadership Institute constitutes nine academic credits. |
Current license/certification to practice as a PT or PTA in the State of Hawai‘i. |
Physical Therapist Assistant, Program Clinical Education Coordinator |
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (PT)*
*NOTE: All education is a minimum degree for each role and must be from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program. |
3 years of full-time experience in post-licensure clinical practice plus 2 years of clinical practice as a CCCE and/or CI or 2 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development & administration in a PT or PTA program. | Current PTA or PT Hawai‘i State licensure. |
Physical Therapist Assistant, Program Core Faculty |
Associate Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)*
*NOTE: All education is a minimum degree for each role and must be from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program. |
5 years of full time1 (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in teaching clinical physical therapy.
1Full-time: 35 hours per week |
Current PT or PTA Hawai‘i State licensure. |
Public Health |
a) Master's in Public Health (Public Health Science) or b) Master's in Epidemiology or c) Master's in Health Policy and Management or d) Bachelor's (Public Health) and Master's degree in related field15 or e) Master's in Nursing16 or f) Doctor of Medicine (MD)16 or g) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)16 |
e) 3 years public or community health experience f) 3 years public or community health experience g) 3 years public or community health experience |
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Radiologic Technologist Program Director |
Master's Degree | Documents eight hours per week of clinical experience in Radiologic Technology for three years; and documents two courses per semester for two years as an instructor in a JRCERT - accredited program; and is proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising. | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in radiography or equivalent plus current Hawai‘i State licensure |
Radiologic Technologist Clinical Coordinator | Baccalaureate Degree | Documents eight hours per week of clinical experience in Radiologic Technology for two years; and documents two courses per semester for a minimum of one year experience as an instructor in a JRCERT - accredited program; and is proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising. | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in radiography or equivalent plus current Hawai‘i State licensure |
Radiologic Technologist Didactic Program Faculty | Baccalaureate Degree | Documents eight hours per week of clinical experience in Radiologic Technology for two years; and is qualified to teach Radiologic Technology; and is knowledgeable of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising. | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in radiography or equivalent plus current Hawai‘i State licensure |
Respiratory Care |
a) Master's (Health or Health related field) or b) or c) Associate Degree (Respiratory Therapy) and a Baccalaureate degree in any field |
b) 3 years
c) 5 years |
a-c) Current Registered Respiratory Therapist |
School Health Assistant Instructor | a) Diploma in Nursing | a) Two years of nursing experience; must have completed a course in teaching children, adolescents and/or adults or have experience in teaching children, adolescents and/or adults. | a) RN eligible for Hawai‘i State Licence required by effective date of employment. |
Surgical Technology Program Director |
a) Bachelor's in any field and certification in Surgical Technology or b) |
a) 5 years experience in an operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology or a combination of both, within the past ten years. or b) 7 years experience in an operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology or a combination of both, within the past ten years. |
a-b) Current certification in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). |
Surgical Technology Instructor |
a) Bachelor's in any field and certification in Surgical Technology or b) |
a) 3 years experience in an operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology or a combination of both, within the past five years. or b) 5 years experience in an operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology or a combination of both, within the past five years. |
a-b) Current certification in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). |
PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNOLOGY |
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Administration of Justice/ Criminal Justice |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Associate Degree or d) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 7 years incl. training |
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Education |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response |
a) Bachelor's in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences10
or b) Associate Degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences10 or
c) |
a) 3 years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations b) 5 years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations c) 7 years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations |
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Human Services |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Early Childhood Education |
a) Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field; Child Development, Human Development, Family Resources, Human Ecology, Elementary Education with a specialty in ECE, Early Childhood and Special Education (blended) Elementary and Early Childhood (Dual Preparation) and Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Education. or b) Master's degree in any field and 15 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) related courses. or c) Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field; Child Development, Human Development, Family Resources, Human Ecology, Elementary Education with a specialty in ECE, Early Childhood and Special Education (blended) Elementary and Early Childhood (Dual Preparation), Social Science with Concentration in Early Childhood Education, and Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood Education. or d) Bachelor's degree in any field and 15 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) related courses.11 |
b) 1 year
c) 3 years
d) 5 years |
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Community Service, Social Services, Social Work | Master's in Social Work | ||
Nanny/Nursery Nurse | Nursery Nurse Exam. Bd. Certification or equiv.cert. | 5 years | |
Industrial Education (Drafting, Electronics, Indust. Elect., Mach. Shop, Power Train, Sheet Metal, Welding, Wood Constr.) |
a) Bachelor's or b) or c) 15 college credits |
a) 3 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
a-c) Journeyworker, if applicable |
Law (Paralegal) |
a) Law Degree or b) or c) Any bachelor's degree or d) |
a) Experience working with or as a paralegal
c) 3 years |
a) Member in good standing of the Hawai‘i State bar
c) Recognized post baccalaureate paralegal certificate14 |
Occupational and Environmental Safety Management |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Associate Degree or d) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 7 years incl. training |
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OTHER TECHNOLOGIES |
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Advanced Automotive Technology12 |
a) Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering or or b) Associate Degree or c) 15 college credits |
a) 3 years b) 5 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
a-c) ASE certification in all 8 areas (Master Tech.) |
Aeronautics Maintenance |
a) Bachelor's or b) Associate Degree or c) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years Per FAA reg.
b) 5 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
a-c) Current Federal Aviation Admin. (FAA) Airframe & Power Plant License, DME Certifiable |
Agriculture |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
a) Master's degree in agriculture, botany, tropical plant & soil sciences, biological engineering, molecular biosciences & bioengineering, natural resources, natural resources & environmental management, tropical conservation biology & environmental science, biological sciences or ecology. or b) Bachelor's degree in agriculture, botany, tropical plant & soil sciences, biological engineering, molecular biosciences & bioengineering, natural resources, natural resources & environmental management, tropical conservation biology & environmental science, biological sciences or ecology.
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b) 3 years |
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Auto Body Repair and Painting |
a) Associate Degree or b) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years
b) 7 years incl. training |
a-b) Journeyworker |
Automotive Mechanics Technology |
a) Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering or Industrial Education or b) or c) 15 college credits |
a) 3 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
a-c) ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification in areas to be taught |
Blueprint Reading |
a) Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Technologies or b) Associate Degree or c) 15 college credits |
a) 3 years b) 5 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
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Building Trades/Industrial Technology |
a) Associate Degree or b) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years
b) 7 years incl. training |
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Carpentry | |||
a) Bachelor's degree in any field |
a) 5 years including experience as a foreperson or supervisor |
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or b) Associate's Degree in Carpentry or Construction |
or b) 5 years |
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or c) 15 credits in Carpentry, Math, or Education or completion of a Department of Labor recognized carpentry apprenticeship program. |
or c) 7 years including experience as a foreperson or supervisor |
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Construction Management |
a) Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technologies or Construction Management or b) Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technologies or Construction Management or c) Associate Degree or d) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years related experience
c) 5 years related experience |
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Commercial Aviation AVIT 203 (d) AVIT 205 (e) AVIT 208 (f) AVIT 214 (g) AVIT 250 (h) AVIT 251 (i) AVIT 252 (j) AVIT 253 (k) AVIT 254 (l) AVIT 255 (m) |
a) Bachelor's Degree or b) Bachelor's Degree or c) Bachelor's Degree / or d) Bachelor's Degree / or
e) Bachelor's Degree or
f) Bachelor's Degree / or g) Bachelor's Degree or h) or
i) or j) or k) Bachelor's Degree or l) or m) Bachelor's Degree |
a) 1 year flight experience
b) 10 years flight exp.
c) 5 years airlines exp.
d) 2 years Air Traffic f) 5 years flight exp.
g)5 yrs. flight instructor exp. h) 3 years human factors exp. i) 2 years flight exp. |
a) CFI-A Certification;
c) Commercial Pilot License d) Pilot's License
e)Commercial Pilot License
f) Commercial Pilot License g)CFI-I with 300 hours
j) CFI-I Certification
l) CFI-I Certification |
Communications Art |
a) Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Fine Arts (MFA), or b) Any Master's degree; Must be qualified for appointment to a faculty position at the College, or c) Bachelor's degree in any field; Must be qualified for appointment to a faculty position at the College. |
a) 1 year of professional work experience (e.g. graphic design, communications, advertising, promotions) b) 1 year of professional work experience (e.g. graphic design, communications, advertising, promotions) c) 4 years of professional work experience (e.g. graphic design, communications, advertising, promotions) |
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Computing, Electronics, and Networking Technology (CENT) |
a) Master's Degree in one of the following fields: information & computer science, information technology, system and network administration, information security and assurance, or electrical engineering or computer engineering. or b) Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: information & computer science, information technology, system and network administration, information security and assurance, or electrical engineering or computer engineering. |
b) 3 years work experience in one or more related fields of information & computer science, information technology, system and network administration, information security and assurance, or electrical engineering or computer engineering. |
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Computing and Networking courses |
a) Master's in Information and Computer Science or b) Master's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with coursework related to courses to be taught or c) Bachelor's in Information and Computer Science or d) Bachelor's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering |
c) 3 years
d) 3 years |
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Cosmetology |
a) Associate Degree or b) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years
b) 7 years incl. training |
a-b) Current State of Hawai‘i Board of Cosmetology Instructor Certification |
Diesel Mechanics |
a) Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering or Industrial Education or b) Associate Degree or c) 15 college credits |
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
a-c) ASE certification in areas 13(Master Tech.) to be taught |
Drafting Technology |
a) Bachelor's or b) Associate Degree or c) 15 college credits |
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 7 years incl. training |
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Engineering Option courses |
a) Master's in Engineering or b) Bachelor of Science in Engineering or c) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years c) 7 years incl. training |
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Electricity/Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology |
a) Associate Degree or b) |
a) 5 years |
a-b) Current Journeyworker License |
Electronics Technology |
a) Master's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or b) Bachelor's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or c) Associate Degree or d) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 7 years incl. training |
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Fashion Technology |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's or c) Associate Degree or d) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 7 years incl. training |
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Graphic Arts |
a) Associate Degree or b) 15 college credits or c) Master recognition by Graphic Arts Community |
a) 5 years
b) 7 years incl. training
c) 10 years |
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Home Economics |
a) Master's or b) Bachelor's |
b) 3 years |
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Integrated Industrial Technology Instructor |
a) Master's degree in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronic Technology. or b) Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronic Technology. or c) Bachelor's degree |
b) 3 years work experience in one or more related fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronic Technology. c) 7 years work experience in one or more related fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronic Technology. |
c) International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) recognized National Certification in Electronics Technology, Controls Technology, or equivalent. |
Machine Shop Technology | Associate Degree 15 college credits |
5 years 7 years incl. training |
Journeyworker Journeyworker |
Marine Technologies:
Boat Maintenance and |
a) Associate Degree or b) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years
b) 7 years incl. training |
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Metal Working Trades (Machine Shop, Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal and Plastics, Welding) |
a) Associate Degree in <discipline> or b) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years |
a-b) Journeyworker, as applicable |
Photography and Digital Art |
a) Master's in Fine Arts in Studio Art with a specialization in photography and course work in photography, computer graphics, multimedia design, web design or b) Master's degree in any area with course work in photography, computer graphics, multimedia design, web design or c) Master's degree in any area |
c) 3 years of professional experience in photography, computer graphics, multimedia design or web design |
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
a) Associate Degree or b) 15 college credits |
a) 5 years
b) 7 years incl. training |
a-b) Journeyworker |
OTHER OCCUPATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
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Cooperative Vocational Education |
a) Master's in any field or b) Bachelor's in any field or c) Associate in any field or d) 15 college credits |
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 7 years incl. training |
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Television Production |
a) Master's in television or film production or educational communications, or related field or b) Bachelor's in television or film production, or educational communications, or related field |
b) 3 years |
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Non-Credit Occupational/Vocational Programs |
Education and work experience appropriate to assignment. |
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1"Advanced" coursework" is defined as 300-400 level courses offered in a bachelor's program. "Graduate level" coursework is defined as post baccalaureate courses at the level specified by the institution where the credits were earned. |
2STEM-related fields: applied math, engineering, physical science, and biological science. |
3STEM-related fields: engineering, physical science, biological science or other STEM-related fields that require a minimum of 4-6 math or disciplinary math courses as part of the baccalaureate or masters degree. |
4Related field include: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychology, School Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Education with specialization in learning or reading disabilities. |
5Related fields include: Education (to include all degrees in this field), Family Resources, Human Development, Psychology (to include all degrees in this field), Public Health, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, and Student Services Personnel. |
6Definition of "Business related field" - Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Finance, or any other similar business degree. |
7Definition of "Business Technology or Administrative Support courses" - UHCC BUSN alpha courses or similar. |
8Definition of "Related work experience" - work experience that includes skills taught in Business Technology Programs, e.g. records management following industry-approved Association for Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) procedures, document formatting, etc.; and/or secondary or postsecondary Business Education teaching experience. |
9Related fields for all include: Nursing, Public Health, Biology, or any Health or Health Science field. |
10All Biological Sciences, General Sciences and all Physical Sciences |
11Related fields include: Human Development, Family Resources, Human Ecology, and Social work with a specialty in ECE. |
12Technical knowledge and trade experience must be at lead technician or shop foreperson level and include automotive diagnostic and repair competencies in the following systems and components: computerized engine, transmission, and air-conditioning controls; electronic fuel injection; front-wheel drive suspension and transaxles; and constant velocity drivelines. |
13Master M/H Truck Technician status: T2 - Diesel Engines; T3 - Drive Trains; T4 - Brakes; T5 - Suspension and Steering; T6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems; T7 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and T8 - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection. |
14Registered Paralegal (RP) granted by NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations); Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) granted by the Association of Legal Assistants (NALA); Professional Paralegal (PP) granted by NALS (the Association of Legal Professionals) Programs G-401) (2008). A bachelor's degree in paralegal, any bachelor's degree with a certificate and/or appropriate work experience meets this standard. |
15Related fields include: Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, Social Science, and all Biological Sciences. |
16For purposes of lecturers and non-tenure track positions only. MQs to be revisited when tenure track positions are created to consider whether current licensing requirements should be part of the MQs. |