A Collegiate Instructor Permit is issued to applicants employed in the West Virginia public school system who hold a master’s degree and have verified teaching experience in a college/university in the endorsement in which the applicant has been hired to teach.
Hold a minimum of a master's degree in the assignment area through an accredited college or university
Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
Have verification of a minimum of three (3) years of college or university teaching experience in the area of the requested subject area
This must be the area of assignment by the employing college or university. The county superintendent must recommend you, verifying you as the most qualified applicant. The County Board of Education must also offer you the position as long as its policy states you won't replace a fully-certified educator.
Please have your college or university email official transcripts to our office (cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us). Transcripts must be received from the college or university, and not the applicant.
Renewal
A renewed permit is valid for one (1) year. It can be renewed twice, for a total validity period of three (3) years. To renew your permit, you must:
Have a valid Collegiate Instructor Permit, renewing for continued employment in the current position
Have recommendation of the county superintendent
Application Submission
For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed in the certification application process.