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.

Qualifications to Teach

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.

Early College Teaching Inquiry and Adjunct Application Timeline and Deadlines

For Spring 2026 Teaching Consideration:

  • Starting August 1 ⎯ Submit official and upload unofficial transcripts.
  • Starting September 15 ⎯ Inquiries will be reviewed and if you appear to be eligible, you will be sent an application link after this date .
  • October 31 ⎯ Deadline to apply and complete application packet for Spring.

For Fall 2026 Teaching Consideration:

  • Starting November 1 ⎯ Submit official and upload unofficial transcripts.
  • Starting February 15 ⎯ Inquiries will be reviewed and if you appear to be eligible, you will be sent an application link after this date.
  • April 3* ⎯ Deadline to apply and complete application packet for Fall.

    *This date subject to change each year

Next Steps if Hired:

  • Complete all required on-boarding and professional development orientation training, if approved. See hiring approval and welcome emails for specific next steps.
  • Touch base with your department chair and/or departmental liaison prior to the semester's start.

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's Early College faculty liaison

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.