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Utah State University is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate for a part-time faculty position as an adjunct instructor in the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program at the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah.

• Teach courses within the faculty member's area of expertise, including direct instruction for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy at USU Eastern.
• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".
• Unofficial Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10".
• Contact Information for Professional References.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$2,500.00 per month

ADA

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.

College/Department Highlights

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.

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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, 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.

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