Instructor Policy

1. Purpose

• This Instructor Policy outlines the roles, responsibilities, standards, and expectations for all trainers and instructors delivering training programs at Critical Science Academy.
• The purpose of this policy is to ensure:
  • High-quality training delivery
  • Consistency in instructional practices
  • Professional conduct and accountability
  • Compliance with Academy standards and applicable regulations

2. Scope:

• This policy applies to:
  • All instructors, trainers, and facilitators
  • All training programs (online, in-person, and blended)
  • All instructional activities conducted under the Academy

3. Instructor Qualifications:

• All instructors must:
  • Hold relevant qualifications, certifications, and applicable licenses
  • Demonstrate subject-matter expertise in their field
  • Possess appropriate teaching or training experience
  • Maintain valid credentials where required

4. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Instructors are responsible for:
  • Delivering training in accordance with approved course materials
  • Ensuring alignment with learning objectives and outcomes
  • Maintaining professionalism and ethical conduct
  • Encouraging learner engagement and participation
  • Providing clear instructions and guidance to participants

5. Training Delivery Standards

• Instructors must:
  • Deliver content accurately and in line with recognized professional standards, evidence-based practices, and applicable guidelines
  • Use appropriate teaching methods and instructional strategies
  • Manage time effectively during sessions
  • Ensure clarity, structure, and organization of content

6. Assessment Responsibilities:

• Instructors must:
  • Conduct assessments in accordance with the Academy’s Assessment Policy
  • Apply evaluation criteria consistently and fairly
  • Maintain objectivity and integrity in grading
  • Provide feedback where applicable

7. Professional Conduct:

• Instructors must:
  • Maintain respectful and professional behavior at all times
  • Avoid any form of discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate conduct
  • Comply with ethical standards and Academy policies

8. Use of Learning Platform:

• Instructors must:
  • Use the LMS and digital platforms effectively
  • Ensure timely upload of materials and resources
  • Maintain confidentiality of learner data
  • Avoid misuse of systems or unauthorized access

9. Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

• Instructors are expected to:
  • Participate in ongoing professional development
  • Stay updated with current practices and developments in their field
  • Enhance their teaching and instructional skills

10. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Instructor performance may be evaluated based on:
  • Learner feedback
  • Course evaluations
  • Assessment outcomes
  • Compliance with Academy standards

The Academy reserves the right to take appropriate actions based on performance.

11. Non-Compliance:

• Failure to comply with this policy may result in:
  • Warning or corrective action
  • Suspension from training activities
  • Termination of instructor engagement

12. Policy Updates:

• Critical Science Academy reserves the right to update or modify this Instructor Policy at any time.
• Any changes will become effective upon publication on the Academy’s website.

13. Policy Acceptance

• By delivering training under Critical Science Academy, instructors acknowledge and agree to comply with this Instructor Policy.

Contact us for more information about the Instructor Policy.