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Faculty Instructors Application/Requirements Guide

May 1, 2025
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Please review the information below for steps on how to apply or renew, along with detailed requirements.

PQAS Application will be processed in the order they are received. PQAS applications will be processed within 90 days of a completed application. Once processed, you will receive an email with your next steps.  

If you have any questions, please email us at PQAS@pakeys.org.  

Faculty Instructors can only provide Professional Development under the Higher Ed Institute they are employed at and are approved for five years, at which time an online renewal application must be submitted.  

To apply for PQAS

1

Log into your PD Registry account at papdregistry.org. If you do not have a PD Registry account, create one by following the directions at pakeys.org/pdr-account.

2

Click Apply for Career Pathway/DC/PQAS.

3

Check the Complete my Profile (Career Pathway) AND 

4

Check the Apply to become a PQAS Instructor box.

5

Click Next.

6

Click Review next to each to make updates as instructed, then click Save/Confirm for each section. If you are unable to complete all steps at once, you can return and finish later. 

Personal Information  Update as needed 
Education Upload the required information
Employment  Update as needed 
Training  Update as needed 
Professional Membership/Contributions  No information needed 
Instructor Information  Complete Instructor Type, Age Group Expertise and upload the required information 
7

Click Review Application once all of the above section are reviewed/confirmed. 

8

Review Application 

  1. Review information and ensure all items have been uploaded for review. 
  2. Click the Term & Agreement Link.
  3. Review/Agree to the PD Registry Policies & Instructor Agreement 
  4. Click Agree to Terms.
  5. Click Submit.

To Renew Your PQAS

1

Log into your PD Registry account at papdregistry.org. If you do not have a PD Registry account, create one by following the directions at pakeys.org/pdr-account.

2

Click Manage/Renew Applications.

3

Click Apply/Renew.

4

Check Renew my PQAS Approval box.

5

Click Next.

6

Click Review next to each to make updates as instructed, then click Save/Confirm for each section. If you are unable to complete all steps at once, you can return and finish later. 

Personal Information  Update as needed 
Education Upload the required information
Employment  Update as needed 
Training  Update as needed 
Professional Membership/Contributions  No information needed 
Instructor Information  Complete Instructor Type, Age Group Expertise and upload the required information 
7

Click Review Application once all of the above section are reviewed/confirmed. 

8

Review Application 

  1. Review information and ensure all items have been uploaded for review. 
  2. Click the Term & Agreement Link.
  3. Review/Agree to the PD Registry Policies & Instructor Agreement 
  4. Click Agree to Terms.
  5. Click Submit.

Requirements

Requirements are the same for initial and renewal applications.
Education 

Higher Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institution (diploma required; transcripts recommended) Upload final transcripts that contain the name of the institution, the student’s name, the conferred date, the credits earned, the grade earned, all courses that were taken, and the major.  

Employment 

Employment: Faculty must have at least two years of experience, and be currently employed, as an instructor at an accredited institute of higher education. Employment must be listed to show currently employed as an instructor at an accredited institute of higher education. 

Instructor Information 

Curriculum Vitae or Resume: Must include evidence to support training experience within the last five years, AND summary of previous training experience including number of years and topics delivered.  

  • Labeling: Curriculum Vitae (or) Resume  
  • Upload Location: Instructor Documentation section > Curricula Vitae/Resume dropdown. 

Course Syllabi: Faculty need to have taught a minimum of four courses over the last two years. Upload proof of four courses taught within two years. 

  • Labeling: Course Syllabi
  • Upload Location: Instructor Documentation section > Course Syllabi dropdown 

Payment: $0.00  

Contact

pqas@pakeys.org
800-284-6031