Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor Peace Office Standards and Training (POST)

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic faculty member for the Peace Officer Academy. This role involves teaching and managing the Academy, providing leadership, and ensuring compliance with certification standards. The successful candidate will have a background in law enforcement and a passion for education. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of students in the field of law enforcement while enjoying a supportive academic environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence in education and community service.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and law enforcement training.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction for the Peace Officer Academy and manage staffing.
• Coordinate with Utah POST to align with certification requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Curriculum Development

Conflict Resolution

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Canvas

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Overview

Utah State University (USU) is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and experienced candidate for a faculty position as a Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor in the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program at the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah. This position is a non-tenure track, academic-year (nine-month) appointment with the possibility of additional compensation for summer months depending on summer work responsibilities, enrollment, and available funding.

Estimated Start date is January 1, 2025

The primary role assignment is teaching (95%). Within the teaching role, the successful candidate will serve as the daytime Instructor of the Peace Officer Academy and will 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. This position also represents the Academy and USU in various capacities in local, state, regional, national, and international law enforcement arenas. The additional role assignment is service (5%), and the successful candidate will be expected to provide meaningful service to the department, campus, university, the profession, and the community.

The Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences will provide 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction for the Peace Officer 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer Position:

• 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.
• Understanding of and commitment to the Career and Technical Education mission of USU Eastern.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and a commitment as a team member; ability to foster consensus and collaboration.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.

Minimum Qualifications for Professional Practice Assistant Professor:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A seasoned background in law enforcement with supervisory, POST, or academy training or related fields.
• Current Peace Officer Certification(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An ability to set specific program goals and develop related curriculum.
• An ability to accommodate varying student learning needs through field exercises, labs, hands-on, lecture, self-directed learning, and possibly capstone projects.
• 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 (., 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.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

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

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits