Job Details

JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE
has the following anticipated vacancies
for the Winter 2026 semester
 

DISCIPLINE: Police Technology (310-01)
TYPE OF CONTRACT:  Part-time contract representing full and/or part-time workload.   
AREA OF EXPERTISE: To teach:

a) Self-defense 310-471-AB (1 section)
b) Emergency Response 310-171-AB (4 sections)

QUALIFICATIONS:

POLICE TECHNOLOGY (310)
•    DEC or equivalent in Police Technology AND Bachelor’s or equivalent* degree in related field
•    DEC in Police Technology, or other qualifications in a related field with extensive relevant work experience, may be considered
•    Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in the discipline(s)/subjects  to be taught
•    Several years related teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
•    Ability to collaborate within a departmental team to achieve common objectives
•    Successful candidates without a university degree may be required to complete Bachelor’s degree or Master Teacher’s Program within a designated time period
•    Bilingualism (English/French) and ability to teach in French are preferred, as in the context of Bill 96 and the changes to the Charte de la langue française, if there is a need, the candidate must be willing and able to teach in French.

*    Equivalent establishes a general comparison between two official education systems

In addition to above, specific qualifications/experience required to teach
•    Experience in interviewing at a crime as the first responder, protection of individuals and crime scene; collection and preservation of evidence, including D.N.A. and photographic evidence
•    Experience in adapting the principles and techniques of communication to the context of police intervention related to the everyday occupational situations encountered by police officers
•    Experience in the analysis and communication of criminal offenses using material generally used by police officers during testimony in court

Please note that for the specific courses listed below the general criteria noted above (bilingualism, collaborativeness, preference for teaching experience at the post-secondary level, and minimum 3 years work experience in the matters to be taught) apply.

CONTROL OF VIOLENT INDIVIDUALS AND/OR SELF DEFENSE
•    Bachelor’s or equivalent* degree in Physical Education 
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered
•    Experience teaching at a Police Academy
•    Martial Arts Instructor Certification

EMERGENCY RESPONDER  
•    C.P.R. Instructor certification
•    1st Responder certification 

Internal non-permanent applicants with acquired seniority have priority for this posting; however, qualified external candidates are encouraged to apply as the College conducts interviews when there are no internal priority applicants.