(a)
- (1) Faculty are hired for one (1) summer session, with the exception of the AGS director or AGS directors.
- (2) Educators and other professionals may apply for faculty positions.
- (3) A commissioner’s memo announcing the availability of faculty positions shall be posted by November 1.
(b) Faculty selection shall be made based on the applicant’s:
- (1) Extensive knowledge of subject area;
- (2) Familiarity with theories, concepts, and practices in the area or areas of expertise; and
- (3) Ability to communicate effectively and facilitate discussion with gifted high school students.
(c)
- (1) Faculty applications are previewed by the AGS faculty selection committee to determine which applicants to interview.
- (2) The AGS director or AGS directors are responsible for scheduling the interviews.
- (3) Once the committee has reached majority consensus on the applicants, a list of recommended faculty is sent to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for approval.
- (d) After approval of the recommended faculty list, the host institution shall ensure all recommended faculty applicants complete an annual criminal background check, including a Child Maltreatment Central Registry check, paid for using AGS funds awarded to the host institution.
- (e) All recommended faculty applicants will be notified, and contracts will be issued by the host institution, subject to a satisfactory background check and approval by the division.