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To Teach Concurrent Enrollment Courses: 

Instructor Credentialing & Course Approval Process
Qualifications

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) instructors must meet the same credentials as NCC faculty teaching the course on campus. They are credentialed and authorized to teach college-level courses through their designation as adjunct instructors under NCC’s umbrella, ensuring all courses meet the same academic standards and accreditation requirements as on-campus offerings.

  • To teach transfer courses: Master’s degree with at least 12 graduate credits in the subject.
  • To teach Career/Technical courses: Bachelor’s degree in the field or 6,000+ hours of related work experience.

All instructors must submit the and official transcripts to Human Resources before teaching.

Note: Any instructor currently under suspension or revocation of an educational license or Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners is ineligible to teach CE courses.

Note: All concurrent enrollment instructors must successfully complete a background investigation conducted by the school district, in accordance with Iowa Code section 272.2(17), prior to teaching any Senior Year Plus program at a school district facility or neutral site.

Approval Steps

  1. Recommendation: School superintendents recommend potential instructors and submit the NCC Course Request Form with course details and unofficial transcripts to sbreems-diekevers@nwicc.edu
  2. Review: NCC Dean reviews and approves/denies based on credential requirements.
  3. Documentation: Approved instructors submit official transcripts and NCC Adjunct Employment Application. NCC provides textbook info and liaison contact.
  4. Orientation: New CE instructors attend required orientation and training with their NCC liaison.

To find out more info9rmation on teaching concurrent enrollment view NCC’s Handbook.

Deadlines for New Course Requests:

  • Spring 2026: October 31, 2025
  • Fall 2026: March 31, 2026

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