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Public Administration: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Inside Higher Ed, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview Public Administration: Contract Instructor-College Credit at San Diego Miramar College (San Diego Community College District).

Location: San Diego Miramar College. Position Type: Academic. FLSA Status: Exempt (may not accrue overtime). Classification: Public Administration: Contract Instructor-College Credit. Pay information and salary placement are as per the current AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Closing Date: 09/22/2025. Open Until Filled: Yes. Position Number: 00120610. Major Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is teaching public safety management courses and maintaining a contemporary curriculum aligned with industry certifications. Assignment: 15 class hours per week; may include day, evening, Saturday classes; in person, hybrid, Hy-flex, and asynchronous modalities. Release: 0.40 as Program Director for the Public Safety Management Degree Program.

Major Responsibilities

Teach public safety management courses, such as Foundations in Public Safety Management, Public Safety Legal Issues and Public Policy, Strategic Planning in Public Safety Management, and Whole Community Approach - Government Partners, Non-Profit and Allied Organizations in Public Safety.

Maintain contemporary public safety management curriculum in alignment with industry required certifications.

Possibly teach CSTI and FEMA embedded curriculum certification courses depending on qualifications and Department needs.

Maintain regular office hours for student advisement, participate in curriculum review and development, maintain qualifications for embedded industry certifications, and serve on College and District committees.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MBA, Master’s degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, Crises Management, Disaster Management, or Cybersecurity OR the equivalent.

Pending Title 5 Regulations (August 8, 2025):

53410(b)(3)(B) outlines minimum qualifications for faculty teaching upper division courses where a master’s degree is not generally expected. Requirements include:

A bachelor’s degree in the discipline,

Six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment, and

Licensure (CSTI Emergency Management Instructor Certification) or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional highly desirable qualifications include teaching experience and meeting minimum requirements for CSTI Outreach Instructor in the Emergency Management Outreach Program and FEMA facilitator requirements. The candidate should demonstrate evidence of expertise in Emergency Management, relevant coursework, teaching effectiveness, recent college/university teaching, and ongoing professional growth. Experience with diverse student populations and equity-minded practices is valued. A master’s degree in related fields or equivalent is preferred. Ability to obtain CSTI/FEMA certifications within one year of employment is required.

Equivalency If you do not possess the exact degrees listed, complete a

Request for Equivalency Form

and attach during the application. Foreign degrees require evaluation by a NACES/ACEI member institution and submission of the evaluation with the online application.

Application Process & Requirements

Complete online application

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

List of Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Three Professional References

Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable)

Equivalency Documentation (if applicable)

Additional notes: Anonymous screening format may be used. Submit only materials requested. All correspondence will be via email. Unofficial transcripts are reviewed before interviews.

Benefits SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package for full-time academic employees, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, vacation, and professional development opportunities. This position is part of the AFT/College Faculty bargaining unit with STRS retirement upon appointment.

To Apply Posting: AC01132. For application details, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

Note All applicants must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students and staff. The district may transfer employees to other sites as needed. The information above reflects the posting content as provided.

Job Portals

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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