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Visiting Faculty Permits

Visiting Faculty Permits were created to assist individuals with experience teaching at the postsecondary level earn an authorization to teach in a departmentalized setting in grades K-12. They are only available at the request of an employer. Applicants may not apply directly to the Commission for these documents. If you are seeking employment based upon a Visiting Faculty Permit, please contact your prospective employer.

Visiting Faculty Permits are available in the following subject areas:

Agriculture
Art
Biological Sciences (Specialized)
Business
Chemistry (Specialized)
English
Foundational-Level Mathematics

Geosciences (Specialized)
Health Science
Home Economics
Industrial and Technology Education Languages other than English (specify)
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education

Physics (Specialized)
Science: Biological Sciences
Science: Chemistry
Science: Geosciences
Science: Physics
Social Science

Information for All Candidates


California Prepared Candidates

Requirements are the same for all candidates


Out-of-State Prepared Candidates

Requirements are the same for all candidates


Out-of-Country Prepared Candidates

Requirements are the same for all candidates, except that the course work and/or degrees posted to a foreign transcript must be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation agency before the Commission can consider them for certification purposes.


Additional Resources


Updated April 25, 2008