PT - LETA Instructor

Summary of Function

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

• Serve students. Teach law enforcement training courses as required, including lecturing, project management, and assigning reinforcement work.
• Set up and break down equipment for proficiency skills training, teaching skills in accordance with Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) rules, educational standards, and course syllabi.
• Implement lesson plans for required topics/subjects and may create lectures, PowerPoint presentations, 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 program reviews with the Director of LETA and Course Coordinator to ensure effectiveness, alignment with the college’s mission, and community/workforce needs. Identify student learning outcomes, develop assessment tools, and incorporate 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.

• 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 must demonstrate currency and relevance to course content and student learning outcomes.
• More than three full-time years of verified related paid work experience in the specific credential field, AND
• One year of work experience within the five years preceding the date of application, 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 additional language proficiencies, including English/Spanish, as relevant.

• Certified as a General, Proficiency, or Specialist and in good standing with AZPOST.
• Instructed AZPOST Basic Academy curriculum within the last two years.
• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent.

• Non‑Exempt

• Part‑time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Work flexible schedule to meet program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends.

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of how to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, and department‑specific software.
• Knowledge of content and technical field of instruction.
• Skill and ability to be self‑directed and manage one’s own time.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in creating and grading assessments that accurately measure student learning.
• Skill and proficiency in planning and delivering engaging and effective instruction.
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and 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…