For Faculty Evaluators

 

The American Council on Education (ACE) wants you to serve as a faculty evaluator!

We are looking for college and university faculty who are passionate about applying their curriculum expertise toward translating military experience, workforce training, apprenticeships, and other prior learning experiences into college credit recommendations through our Learning Evaluations process.

In addition to honorarium payment, faculty evaluators enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Recognition of community service that supports professional advancement
  • Flexible participation that fits their academic schedule and interests
  • Professional networking with peers across disciplines and institutions
If you are currently teaching college-level courses at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and have been teaching for at least five years, we invite you to contribute your expertise.
Academic Expertise Needed

ACE faculty evaluators serve as subject matter experts, applying academic rigor and professional judgment to ensure that learning experiences are accurately assessed and appropriately recognized.

We are actively recruiting faculty evaluators from all academic disciplines, especially those with expertise aligning with the following areas:

  • General education
  • Humanities (including foreign languages)
  • STEM fields
  • Graphic design
  • Naval architecture and marine engineering
  • Civil and electrical engineering
  • Construction
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Automotive and engine technicians
  • Medicine (including nursing, EMT, and PA)
  • Aviation and avionics
  • Master apprenticeship instructors in a variety of fields
Faculty from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply as our review needs evolve over time.
Eligibility and Selection Process

If you are a faculty member interested in becoming an ACE faculty evaluator, we invite you to review the criteria below before submitting your application. This opportunity is intended for individuals with active postsecondary or apprenticeship teaching experience.

In order to qualify, you must:

  • Be a current instructor of record at a degree-granting, accredited college or university
  • Have a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level
  • Expertise in curriculum design, curriculum assessment, or instructional delivery
  • Be a U.S. citizen if working on military reviews

Master apprenticeship instructors are encouraged to apply.

ACE creates specialized teams for each review based on the required academic areas, a balance between new and experienced evaluators, types of higher education instutions, and other considerations. After your application is accepted, ACE will contact you for availability when an upcoming review requires your area of expertise. You may also be contacted periodically to update your faculty profile.

Application and Onboarding Process

Faculty interested in evaluating either military or national workforce and apprenticeship experiences should establish an account in the Military Training Evaluation Program portal.

Visit the portal and select the Register link to apply as a first-time evaluator or log in to update your existing faculty evaluator profile.

New registration requests will be activated upon review of submitted application material and may require additional steps. You will receive a notification when your application is processed.

Once your application is approved, you will be invited to participate in an online training program designed to prepare you for the faculty evaluator role. You will learn more about the types of reviews you may participate in and what to expect if selected for a review team. When selected for your first review, a mentor will be assigned from our established faculty evaluators to provide in-depth training.

 
 

Apply Now

​Enhance your professional experience and support Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) by becoming an ACE Faculty Evaluator. Access the Military Training Evaluation Program portal to apply.
Training Evaluation Portal