DISPATCH TRAINING INSTRUCTOR POOL (PART-TIME)

Position Information

Disaster Preparedness Training Instructor Pool (Part-Time)

Department: Continuing Education
Employment Status: Part-Time
Salary: $30.00 per hour
Open Date: January 21, 2026
Open Until Filled: No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

Teach assigned Continuing Education Dispatch courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Maintain daily attendance rosters. Input final student grades. Submit final hard copies of daily attendance rosters and grade sheets to Career Training in the Continuing Education Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years experience working as a dispatcher.
• Approved International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) Instructor certification or willing to become a certified IAED Instructor.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ability to prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Ability to utilize instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources, and other appropriate media instruction.
• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline, provided to ensure course content and objectives are met.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Previous experience teaching/conducting a course/program in a post-secondary setting.
• Prior experience with CANVAS.
• Experience developing curriculum.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Our Culture:

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Ensure class instruction meets International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and industry standards.
• Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.
• Maintain and submit daily attendance rosters and grade sheets to the Continuing Education Department by department deadlines.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within college policy and procedures.
• Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have five (5) years experience working as a dispatcher?

Do you have an approved International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) Instructor certification or willing to become a certified IAED Instructor?

Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Certification(s)