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How to Become a Contract Instructor

Thank you for your interest in becoming a contract instructor for one or more Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses.

NEW VIDEO: How to Become an EMI Contract Instructor/ How to Apply

How to Become an EMI Contract Instructor Brochure

You must ensure that you meet the Course-Specific Criteria for the respective course. Please review the minimum qualifications for each course using the link below.

Review Course-Specific Requirements

  • Submit the following:
    • A cover letter that lists up to 5 courses per curriculum that you would like to instruct (more than 5 courses will require another application package).
    • A resume outlining your experience.
    • The documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the course-specific requirement for each course.
    • A link to a 30-minute teaching demonstration.
    • At least two references.
  • Submit the above package to: [email protected]

Conflict of Interest – If your State or local governmental agency is funded through THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT and you receive pay directly or indirectly from FEDERAL GOVERNMENT grant funding you may not contract for a fee, but must contract for expenses only unless you are on UNPAID leave OR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY STATUS. If you are a FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee you may not contract with FEMA to instruct.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information being provided, please email them to [email protected]. Thank you.

 
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