Section 9-7-3-3.16 - TEACHER QUALIFICATIONSThe commission does not appoint instructors. However, the commission has a responsibility to review and evaluate their qualifications. The right of acceptance carries with it the right of revoking such acceptance for cause. All Instructor Data Forms must be submitted for approval within 10 days of hiring.
3.16.1Academic ClassesA. Classroom instructors shall hold at least a Bachelor's degree with appropriate coursework in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution.B. Classroom instructors shall have additional training as follows: a. A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught; orb. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in methods and techniques of teaching.C. College transcripts are required as proof of completion.3.16.2Technical ClassesA. Classroom instructors shall have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.B. Classroom instructors shall have additional training as follows:a. A minimum of three (3) years work experience in the technical area or related field.b. A degree, certificate, or active license in the subject area or related field; orc. A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from an accredited institution in mathematics and/or science, or courses related to the subject area.C. High school or college transcripts required as proof of completion.3.16.3Apprenticeship Trade ClassesA. Instructors of apprenticeship trades shall have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.B. Instructors of apprenticeship trades shall have additional training as follows: a. A minimum of three (3) years work experience above the students' level in the trade to be taught; andb. The instructor shall have recognized standing as a tradesman or specialist supported by evidence from previous employers.C. High school transcripts required as proof of completion.3.16.4Practical Nursing ClassesA. Practical nursing faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct) must have an unencumbered registered nursing license in Mississippi and must:a. Hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursingb. Have three (3) years clinical experience working as a registered nurse;c. or have two (2) years' experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health programB. Satisfy clinical agency requirements, i.e., background checks, immunizations, CPR, etc.3.16.5Commercial Truck Driving Skills/Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) ClassesD. Commercial truck driving staff teaching hand-on skills must:a. Classroom instructors shall have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.b. Possess a valid Class A CDL with all endorsements necessary to operate the Commercial Motor Vehicle's applicable to the subject matter being taught (such as Long Carrier Vehicle (LCV) Doubles, LCVs Triples, including any specialized variation such as tank vehicles) that requires an additional endorsement.c. A minimum of three (3) years in-field driving experience in type of driver training being provided (LCV doubles or LCV triples, etc.3.16.6Approval of Substitute Instructors & Teaching AssistantsA. When, in cases of emergency, sickness, etc., a regularly approved instructor is unable to perform his/her duties, and an alternate instructor is required to substitute for more than two consecutive weeks, the commission must be notified, and the credentials of the substitute submitted to the commission.a. In the event that an instructor leaves and a new instructor is employed to replace the instructor of record, the institution shall provide the commission notice of the fact within ten (10) days and submit the Instructor Data Form for the new instructor.B. When a proposed instructor does not meet the minimum requirements, the instructor may be approved as a teaching assistant under the direction of an approved instructor to meet the regulations with the following:a. Teaching assistants shall have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.b. Teaching assistants shall have additional training as follows:i. A minimum of 18 months in-field work experience in the technical area or related field; andii. A degree, certificate, or license in the subject area or related field. High school or college transcripts are required as proof of completion.
9 Miss. Code. R. § 7-3-3.16