PT - LETA Instructor

About the role

Teaches/ Lectures for Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Program, ensuring that lectures adhere to all applicable regulatory agencies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serves Students.
• Teach law enforcement training courses as required.
• Instructors are responsible for the daily operation of the program, which includes lecturing, project management, and the assignment of reinforcement work for students.
• Set up and breakdown of equipment for the use during proficiency skills training.
• Instructors are required to teach skills in accordance with the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) rules and procedures, the Educational Standards, and the course syllabi.
• Instructors teach through both lecture and practical hands-on education.
• Courses may include theory, practical application, skills training, or live scenarios.
• Implement lesson plans for required topics/subjects.
• Instructors may be required to create a lesson plan for any given lecture. This includes but is not limited to the creation of lectures, PowerPoints, and homework assignments.
• Promote Law Enforcement Training programs through local, regional, and national partners.
• Serve on local and state committees as directed by the Director of LETA.
• Coordinate regular reviews of the program to ensure effectiveness and alignment with the college's mission and values, and in meeting community/workforce needs.
• Identify student learning outcomes; develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate student data to modify instructional materials.
• Design, develop, and update program curriculum under the supervision of the Director of LETA.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught, OR qualify under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fields with three full-time years (or equivalent).
  • Documentation of work experience must demonstrate currency and relevance to the course content and student learning outcomes with the following experience: More than three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in the specific credential field, AND One year of which the work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field, OR Three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years.
  • Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials.
  • Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position.

  Qualifications

  • Current certified Arizona Peace Officer.
  • Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials.

  Skills

  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
  • Knowledge of content and technical field of instruction.
  • Ability to create and grade assessments that accurately measure student learning.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner.
  • Ability to utilize appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner.
  • Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines.
  • Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
  • Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
  • Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions.
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public.

  Benefits

  N/A

  Pay

  $30.00 per hour

  Schedule

  Part-time Up to 19 hours per week

  Work Environment

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
  • May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist.
  • Safely and appropriately operate golf carts or district vehicles.

  Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
  • May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist.
  • Safely and appropriately operate golf carts or district vehicles.

  Work Location(s)

  • Yuma Campus
  • Public Safety Training Facility
  • Adair Range
  • Other locations as needed