Instructor | Center for Public Safety Leadership (POOL)

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Center for Public Safety Leadership (CPSL) seeks a Temp Worker to develop curricula and deliver instruction for CPSL programs at KU campuses. You will create learning objectives, lesson plans, and practical exercises, while applying adult-learning principles in a police leadership context.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction to officers, researching and updating curricula, and contributing to program development with guidance from CPSL leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering adult education programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and update curricula.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to officers using diverse adult-learning methods.
• Develop learning objectives, lesson plans and supporting materials.
• Stay current on leadership training best practices and law enforcement trends.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult education

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree (Higher Learning Commission accredited)

Job description

Position Overview

Established through grant funding in 2022, the Center for Public Safety Leadership (CPSL) brings the resources of KLETC and KU together to develop and implement leadership training programs intended to support a person from the time they enter a leadership position until they achieve senior leadership as a chief or sheriff. In addition, the CPSL supports each level of leadership with a certificate program, as well as other professional development courses. The CPSL has locations at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center campus located near Hutchinson, KS and on the University of Kansas' Edwards Campus in Overland Park.

KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as

• paid vacation
• sick leave
• ten paid holidays
• plus one discretionary day
• a retirement program
• medical and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• other benefit plan options
• State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors
• education and professional development opportunities

The Temp Worker is responsible for development of curriculum and learning objectives for instruction and other tasks, duties and assignments as directed which are related to the instructional mission of the CPSL. The Temp Worker assists in and/or is responsible for the instruction of officers participating in any CPSL programs.

Job Description

60% Responsible for the instruction of officers in the CPSL programs.

• Utilizes diverse instructional methodologies based on proven adult learning principles while presenting and incorporating classroom and practical, scenario-based performance outcome training classes.
• Attends advanced training classes, courses, seminars and workshops to stay abreast of the latest information, techniques, methods and strategies of contemporary law enforcement operations related to assigned fields of instruction.
• Research, develops and evaluates practical application training exercises related to leadership and supervisory courses.

30% Responsible for the development of curricula, learning objectives, lesson plans and handout reference material for the different programs course of instruction(s).

• Designs and develops the curriculum by creating learning objectives, lesson plans, and other instructional support documents based on research and surveys.
• Regularly reviews current curriculum to assess and analyze validity.
• Initiates curriculum content changes based on law statute changes, court decisions or research.

10% Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
2. Effective written communications skills as evident in application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree specifically in adult education or an academic discipline related to law enforcement from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as evidenced by application materials.
2. Post-bachelor's degree, or progress toward such degree, in an academic discipline related to adult education or law enforcement from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as evidenced by application materials.
3. Experience in the training, education and/or instruction of adults, as evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience as a law enforcement instructor in a law enforcement training academy or college setting, as evidenced by application materials.

Contact Information to Applicants

Barbara Harrison
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

70.00 per/hour

Application Review Begins

Monday October 12, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday October 19, 2026