Required Teaching Credentials

Minimum Academic Credentials

SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges), the University of Memphis’ accrediting body, requires that faculty teaching undergraduate courses “have a doctoral or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).”

Submission of Credentials

Applicants must submit (1) an official transcript of the highest degree and any additional graduate courses in the discipline (we can obtain transcript(s) from the University of Memphis); (2) a current vitae or resume (may be sent as an e-mail attachment); and (3) two signed letters of recommendation (letters sent as e-mail attachments must come directly from the recommender and not be forwarded from the applicant).

FERPA Contract (instructors please complete and submit to dualenrollment@memphis.edu)

Disability Resources for Dual Enrollment Students

If you currently have an IEP or 504 plan, experience a temporary injury or prolonged illness, or are newly diagnosed with a medical, emotional, or cognitive condition, you may be eligible for services as a dual enrollment student at the University of Memphis. Please follow the process below to receive services:

For Courses Taught at the High School

For any course taught on the high school campus, whether taught by a high school teacher or a University of Memphis employee, please follow the process your high school has in place for requesting disability-related course accommodations.

For Courses Taught at the University of Memphis or Online by a U of M Employee

Disability Resources for Students (DRS) is responsible for ensuring that all dual enrollment students who are taking on-ground or online courses taught by UofM faculty receive disability-related accommodations for their courses. Connecting with DRS is simple. Just follow the process below:

Complete the DRS Student Introduction Form. Once you complete and submit the form, you will be assigned a coordinator who will contact you via email to schedule your initial appointment.
Complete your initial appointment. During the initial appointment, you will discuss accommodations and services with your coordinator.
Submit documentation. Documentation can be submitted through DRS online when you submit the Student Introduction form. It can also be faxed to 901-678-3070, emailed to drs@memphis.edu, or hand-delivered to 110 Wilder Tower. If you do not have documentation that is readily available, please go ahead and complete the first two steps in the process, so that we can determine what documents are needed and connect you with resources for obtaining documentation.

If you decide that you will attend the University of Memphis after high school graduation, you will not need to re-register with DRS. However, you may want to meet with a coordinator to determine if additional accommodations are necessary.

Any questions regarding this process should be directed to drs@memphis.edu or 901-678-2880.