Short answer
Yes. As part of an ITAA accreditation application and ongoing evidence for standards, institutions are required to supply faculty CVs or equivalent records for all staff who contribute to teaching, assessment or academic oversight.
What ITAA asks for and why
ITAA evaluates the match between staff qualifications and programme learning outcomes. Institutions must provide CVs (or formal role profiles, verified qualification certificates, or employer references) showing:
- academic and professional qualifications;
- teaching and supervisory experience;
- current role and employment status (full-time, part-time, adjunct, visiting);
- research, publications or ministry experience where relevant; and
- professional registrations or licences where required by local law.
This evidence supports ITAA assessment of academic standards, curriculum delivery and academic oversight systems.
Practical requirements and acceptable alternatives
Acceptable items: up-to-date CVs, certified copies of academic transcripts, scanned qualification certificates, signed role descriptions, or third-party verification letters. For large faculties, ITAA may accept a representative sample plus institutional policies for recruitment, qualification verification and ongoing professional development.
Where staff hold non-traditional qualifications (ministerial experience, recognised church ordination, prior learning), institutions should supply documented equivalency evidence and internal moderation records.
Privacy and redaction guidance
Institutions must comply with applicable data-protection and employment laws. Personal identifiers not needed for verification (such as national ID numbers) should be redacted. Ensure consent from staff for sharing CVs during accreditation reviews and retain original unredacted records for audit where legally required.
When CVs are not required
Publicly available adjunct lists used only for occasional guest teaching do not always require full CV submission; however, the institution must demonstrate a recruitment and verification process and provide evidence for any regular or assessed teaching role. ITAA may request CVs retrospectively if risk or compliance concerns arise.
How to submit
Include faculty CVs and supporting documents with the application package or when requested during reviews. Label documents clearly by staff name and role. Follow ITAA file-format and submission guidance in the Applications and Process pages.
Frequently asked questions
ITAA requires publication of full staff CVs on the public website.
ITAA requires CVs for review, not public posting. Institutions must balance transparency with privacy and publish staff summaries or profiles as appropriate under local law.
If a teacher is experienced in ministry, no verification is needed.
Ministerial experience may support equivalency, but ITAA requires documented evidence and internal moderation to confirm learning outcomes are met.
ITAA’s position
ITAA requires evidence of staff qualifications and role fit as part of non-governmental accreditation. This requirement supports student protection, academic integrity and quality assurance. ITAA accreditation does not replace any statutory registration, licensing, or legal obligations the institution has in its jurisdiction.
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