Early College Professional Development Program

We invite local and regional teachers from partnership schools to teach select Early College or Dual Enrollment courses at UNA, as outlined in our established course menu. Early College/Dual Enrollment teachers will receive compensation for participation in the faculty professional development workshops, which will be paid directly to the teacher. The Early College Faculty Professional Development Program is available during the fall and spring semesters.

Teachers who wish to become Early College faculty offering classes that apply toward a baccalaureate degree must have a master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (i.e., minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).  

Teachers who wish to become Early College faculty offering classes that apply toward an associate degree that are not intended for transfer to a baccalaureate degree must have a bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.  

How to Become Early College Faculty

  1. Submit an official inquiry .
  2. Complete the adjunct application process from the direct link that is emailed to you by the semester deadline below.
  3. Complete all required on-boarding and professional development orientation training, if approved. See hiring approval and welcome emails for specific next steps.
  4. Touch base with your department chair and/or departmental liaison prior to the semester’s start.
Faculty Application Deadlines
Semester: Deadline:
Spring Semester October 31
Fall Semester April 4

Points of Contact

Topic 

Email Address 

Admissions 

admissions@una.edu  

Benefits, Payroll 

earlycollege@una.edu 

Campus Visit Logistics 

earlycollege@una.edu  

Canvas problems (Canvas is not working properly) 

Click the help button within Canvas

Class content, required course materials 

Your department chair’s email 

Class Roster

earlycollege@una.edu 

Low Cost or Free Textbooks 

oer@una.edu  

Professional Development program 

EC Liaisons via Canvas messaging or email: 

Paul Crawford pcrawford@una.edu  

Jason Hubbard jhhubbard@una.edu 

Posting grades 

EC Liaisons via Canvas messaging or email: 

Paul Crawford pcrawford@una.edu  

Jason Hubbard jhhubbard@una.edu 

Qualifications to teach EC course  

earlycollege@una.edu 

Course Withdrawals 

earlycollege@una.edu  

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, participation in the Early College Professional Development program is required. Each semester new and returning EC faculty will be required to complete relevant modules contained within the PD course. Additionally, attendance at our on-campus Early College Professional Development Day in the summer is also required. Faculty are compensated ($2,400) for participation in the UNA EC Faculty Professional Development program.