Dual Enrollment Instructors

Dual Enrollment instructors bring college-level curriculum to high school classrooms. Learn more below about how to become part of this impactful program. Or, if you are already a Dual Enrollment instructor with us, see below for information about continuing education opportunities.

The Benefits of Becoming a Dual Enrollment Teacher

The Maricopa Community Colleges Dual Enrollment program lets high school students get a head start by earning college and high school credits in the same class. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for high school teachers, offering the following benefits:

  • Satisfaction of enhancing your students' educational experience.
  • Access to college resources, including online course templates, technology support and library resources.
  • Exposure to new qualifications and skills, and access to valuable professional development and teaching opportunities.
  • A pathway to teaching at Maricopa Community Colleges as an adjunct or full-time instructor.

Other Benefits

Many high school districts offer incentives to obtain advanced degrees. Dual Enrollment coursework elevates instructional practice, sharpens your skills and is beneficial to school reporting. It also positions you to become a community and higher education bridge-builder, helping to create a better future for your students.

Minimum Requirements

Here are the minimum requirements to become a Dual Enrollment teacher in academic and occupational courses at Maricopa Community Colleges:

Option A
Master’s degree in the discipline to be taught.		 Option B
Master’s degree in any area with 18 graduate credits in the discipline to be taught.

Alternative Minimum Requirements for Teaching Occupational Courses

For occupational courses, one of the following or a combination of the following must be met:

  • Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught.
  • Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a bachelor’s degree.
  • A master’s degree with 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the field to be taught.
  • A master’s degree in the teaching field.
  • A master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field.
  • A master’s degree in any field with a combination of 24 upper-division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field.
  • A journeyman certification in the field to be taught.

For specific subject qualifications, see our Faculty Credentials Qualifications page.

Instructor Resources

Instructor Application Packet
Instructors interested in teaching for Dual Enrollment must complete the Dual Enrollment instructor application packet and request their high school Dual Enrollment liaison submit their packet to [email protected].

Dual Enrollment Course Catalogue
Use this resource to search for Dual Enrollment-eligible college courses you can apply to teach at your high school.

Roster Certification and Grading Guide for Faculty
Use this step-by-step guide to enter your students’ final grades and when it’s time to certify your class roster.

Dual Enrollment Teacher Credential Incentive Program
Visit the website linked above for more information about a financial incentive available to qualified Dual Enrollment teachers.

Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Consultation Scheduler
Use this scheduling tool to request a consultation with the professional staff at the CGCC Center for Teaching, Learning & Assessment.

Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship
Dual Enrollment teachers of academic disciplines at Maricopa Community Colleges must have a master’s degree in their content area or a master’s degree in any area with 18 credit hours of graduate-level courses in the area they plan to teach. The Arizona Teachers Academy tuition scholarship is a great way to pay for these credits while pursuing your qualification. The scholarship funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis through:

American College of Education
Whether you aspire to teach Dual Enrollment credit and college level courses or simply seek advanced instructional knowledge in a subject area, this fully online certificate can provide the 18 graduate-level credit hours you may need in a specific content area.

Canvas Community Guides
Use this resource to find helpful guidance on the design of curricular components within the Canvas Learning Management System.

Adjunct Faculty Application Website
Instructors interested in becoming adjunct faculty with the Maricopa County Community College District must apply to join the adjunct pool through the District's website.