Utah State University (USU) is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and experienced candidate for a faculty position as an adjunct instructor in the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program at the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah. This position is funding part-time, up to 29 hours per week, and does not include benefits.

Estimated Start date is October 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will serve as the daytime Instructor of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and will, in conjunction with the evening instructor, provide leadership, vision, and management for the Academy, including training, certification, special projects, and support services. The faculty member will provide direction, oversight, and approval for education and training programs and activities, Academy budgets and expenditures, overall operations, reporting systems, facility and resource development, and administrative actions.

The Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences provides direct oversight for the faculty position and for the Peace Officer Academy operations as part of the technical education certificate offerings in southeastern Utah. The Peace Officer Academy and the faculty member will maintain connection and coordinate with the Criminal Justice program in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Criminal Justice program provides stackable degree opportunities for students completing POST programs.

• Direct instruction for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy at USU Eastern. This includes teaching courses within the faculty member’s area of expertise, hiring and supervising adjunct faculty as needed, scheduling courses and facilities, and obtaining equipment and supplies required for courses.
• Manage Law Enforcement Academy staffing (faculty and support staff).
• Secure scheduling of services both inside and outside of the College from public and private sector sources.
• Coordinate with Utah POST to ensure the USU Eastern Peace Officer Academy is aligned with certification requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of Peace Officer staff level experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the summary of duties totaling five years.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check 
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
• Current Peace Officer Certification(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A seasoned background in law enforcement with supervisory, POST, or academy training or related fields.
• Desire to succeed and a willingness to work to become a better instructor.
• An ability to accommodate varying student learning needs through field exercises, labs, hands-on, lecture, self-directed learning, and possibly capstone projects.
• Understanding of and commitment to the Career and Technical Education mission of USU Eastern.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Dynamic interpersonal skills and a commitment as a team member; ability to foster consensus and collaboration.
• An ability to set specific program goals and develop related curriculum.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Skills in ordering equipment and supplies.
• Ability to teach in-person and using systems for online university-level courses (e.g., Canvas).
• Ability in hiring practices and personnel supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to develop and enforce policy and procedures.
• Ability to develop calendar schedules for academy training.
• Ability to plan, manage, evaluate, and achieve goals.
• Ability to assess organization and individual performance.
• Ability to analyze budgets and approve contracts.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Unofficial Transcrips to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10” 
3. Contact Information for Professional References
4. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application  

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Applied Sciences, Technology & Education degree programs provide students with relevant coursework in the fields of agriculture, applied sciences, business, design, development, machinery, and technology. The department offers certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs, allowing students to gain expertise through experiential learning. Additionally, opportunities are available for teacher licensure in agricultural education, business education, family and consumer sciences education, technology and engineering education, and communication skills learned through studying in the department.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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