Adjunct Faculty, Basic Police Academy Instructor (SLEA) - 2026

Adjunct Faculty, Basic Police Academy Instructor (SLEA) - 2026 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach SLEA Basic Police Academy classes. COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of COD’s student body and community. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends. We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning! Primary Duties and Responsibilities Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction. Required Qualifications The Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at College of DuPage has an opportunity for Adjunct Instructors to develop, organize, market, and teach the state-mandated Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) curriculum. Duties include, but not limited to, providing classroom instruction or role playing experience to a class of police recruits. Experience in Law Enforcement preferred. The instructor shall have a sufficient educational background and/or experience necessary to meet the instructional demands that will be made of him or her. Educational background may vary based on specific instructional position. The instructor shall be an individual of personal integrity and have a sincere interest and desire to impart knowledge and experience to the persons under instruction. Experience developing and teaching curriculum. Self-starter that works well in a team environment. Comfortable with public speaking. In your cover letter, please discuss any experience in teaching online and/or hybrid courses, as well as any training in learner-centered pedagogical practices in face to face and online teaching environments. Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred. Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required. These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments. A pre-employment background check at the Colleges' expense is required. College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr College of DuPage