Subdivision 1. Requirement. Each course of study, except on-demand courses, must have an instructor who is qualified by education, training, or experience to ensure competent instruction. In the case of an on-demand course, this requirement applies to the author of the course material. Failure to have only qualified instructors teach at an approved course offering will result in loss of course approval. A person applying for approval as an instructor must make available upon request such records and data required by the commissioner to administer the provisions and further the purposes of this chapter.
Subd. 2. Qualification for continuing education instructors. Qualified continuing education instructors must have one of the following qualifications:
(1) a four-year degree in any area plus two years practical experience in the subject area being taught;
(2) five years of practical experience in the subject area being taught; or
(3) a college or graduate degree in the subject area being taught.
Subd. 2a. Continuing education; qualifications for instructors of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course. In addition to qualifying under subdivision 2, an instructor of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course offered as continuing education must:
(1) be licensed in good standing as either a certified residential real property appraiser or a certified general real property appraiser, and must have been so licensed for the three-year period immediately preceding the individual's application to become an instructor of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course; and
(2) not have been the subject of any license or certificate suspension or revocation, or been prohibited from supervising activities in this state or any other state within the three years immediately preceding the individual's application to become an instructor of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course.
Subd. 3. Qualifications for prelicensing instructors. Qualified prelicense instructors must have one of the following qualifications:
(1) a four-year degree in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(2) a four-year degree with three years full-time experience in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(3) a four-year degree with three years full-time experience in the business or profession relating to the subject being taught;
(4) a postgraduate degree and completion of 45 hours of continuing education in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(5) a two-year degree in the industry for which the education is being given and completion of 45 hours of continuing education in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(6) a two-year degree or certificate with five years full-time experience in the industry for which the course is being taught;
(7) a degree or certificate with five years full-time experience in the business or profession relating to the subject being taught; or
(8) eight years of experience in the subject area being taught, gained in the eight years immediately preceding the first course offering taught.
Subd. 3a. Prelicense education; qualifications for instructors of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course. In addition to qualifying under subdivision 3, an instructor of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course offered as prelicense education must:
(1) be licensed in good standing as either a certified residential real property appraiser or a certified general real property appraiser, and must have been so licensed for the three-year period immediately preceding the individual's application to become an instructor of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course; and
(2) not have been the subject of any license or certificate suspension or revocation, or been prohibited from supervising activities in this state or any other state within the three years immediately preceding the individual's application to become an instructor of the Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course.
Subd. 4. Responsibilities. Approved instructors are responsible for:
(1) compliance with all laws and rules relating to industry education;
(2) providing students with current and accurate information;
(3) maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning in the classroom;
(4) in conjunction with the coordinator, assuring and certifying attendance of students enrolled in courses;
(5) providing assistance to students and responding to questions relating to course materials; and
(6) attending the workshops or instructional programs that are required by the commissioner.
2009 c 63 s 13,78; 2014 c 198 art 1 s 1,2; 2022 c 74 s 8
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 45 — Department Of Commerce; General Powers
Section 45.0112 — Street And Email Addresses Required.
Section 45.012 — Commissioner.
Section 45.013 — Power To Appoint Staff.
Section 45.0135 — Commerce Fraud Bureau.
Section 45.014 — Seal Of Department Of Commerce.
Section 45.015 — Proof Of Mailing.
Section 45.016 — Service Of Orders Or Other Papers.
Section 45.022 — Consumer Satisfaction; Commerce.
Section 45.026 — Regulation Of Business Of Financial Planning.
Section 45.027 — Investigations And Subpoenas.
Section 45.028 — Service Of Process.
Section 45.029 — Financial Statement.
Section 45.0291 — Department Bonds.
Section 45.0292 — License Reciprocity.
Section 45.21 — Application Fees.
Section 45.22 — License Education Approval.
Section 45.23 — License Education Fees.
Section 45.24 — License Technology Fees.
Section 45.26 — Payment Of Fees.
Section 45.28 — Textbooks Required.
Section 45.29 — Initial Education.
Section 45.30 — Continuing Education.
Section 45.301 — On-demand Continuing Education; Requirements.
Section 45.304 — Verification Requirements.
Section 45.305 — Prelicense Education Courses Offered Over The Internet.
Section 45.306 — Continuing Education Courses Offered Over The Internet.
Section 45.307 — Education Provider.
Section 45.31 — Course Coordinator.
Section 45.33 — Prohibited Practices For Coordinators And Instructors.
Section 45.36 — Supplementary Materials.
Section 45.37 — Advertising Courses.
Section 45.38 — Notice To Students.
Section 45.40 — Falsification Of Reports.
Section 45.41 — Disciplinary Action.