Part-Time Instructor, General (School of Justice)
Adjunct / Professor
Job Family STAFF - Part-Time Instructor Grade HV Salary $42.50 - Base Rate Department School of Justice Reports To Director of Basic Training, School of Justice Closing Date Open Until Filled FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date September 11, 2026
Position Overview
The Part-Time General Instructor provides basic training in the general subject areas to police, corrections, or federal law enforcement officer candidates, develops lesson plans, practical exercises and other training aids. Instruction involves classroom work, lecture, demonstrations of the required FDLE and NPS curriculum when necessary and constructive feedback and evaluation of student's conduct and class performance.
What you will be doing
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu
Position Overview
The Part-Time General Instructor provides basic training in the general subject areas to police, corrections, or federal law enforcement officer candidates, develops lesson plans, practical exercises and other training aids. Instruction involves classroom work, lecture, demonstrations of the required FDLE and NPS curriculum when necessary and constructive feedback and evaluation of student's conduct and class performance.
What you will be doing
- Instructs, evaluates and monitors students and provides classroom instruction
- Participates in curriculum development and revision assesses the curriculum against state and federal standards
- Recommends and identifies improvements as needed
- Assists in the development of instructor guides, lesson plans, training aids and reference materials Supervises field experiences and/or internships
- Reacts promptly, appropriately, and decisively in emergencies in which personal safety and that of others may be threatened
- Performs basic first aid and CPR if necessary
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and prior Police, Corrections, Military, Federal or private sector training experience
- Three (3) years of instructional or teaching experience
- CJSTC CMS General Instructor Certification or FLETC certified (for federal law enforcement courses only)
- Remain in good standing with agency or honorably retired/separated
- Completion of an Internship Program
- Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
- Possess exemplary interpersonal skills
- Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends with the understanding the availability of hours will vary based on the needs of the program and a minimum amount of hours is not guaranteed
- Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
- Five (5) years teaching experience preferred
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu