Public Administration: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Inside Higher Ed; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive fringe benefit package

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a Contract Instructor for Public Administration. Responsibilities include teaching courses in public safety management and maintaining an up-to-date curriculum. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalency with experience. This is a full-time role that emphasizes cultural competency and diversity in education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Homeland Security or related fields.
• Teaching effective for upper division courses.
• CSTI Emergency Management Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach public safety management courses.
• Maintain curriculum aligned with certifications.
• Advise students and participate in committees.
• Support across the Public Safety Management Degree Program as Program Director (0.40 release).

Skills

Teaching experience

Cultural competency

Expertise in Emergency Management

Education

MBA or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Bachelor’s degree with six years experience

Job description

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.

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