Director of the Center for Public Safety Education & Associate Professor

About the role

The Director of the Center for Public Safety Education & Associate Professor position at Cleary University supports the university's educational programs serving public safety professionals. This role includes academic leadership for these programs, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, supporting adjunct faculty, and promoting experiential and workforce-aligned learning practices.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the academic lead and subject matter expert for one or more of the following domains based on experience and qualifications.
• Leadership: Human Resource Management, Business Communications, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Cybersecurity
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within qualified disciplines and levels using applied, student-centered teaching methodologies, in multiple modalities (in person, hybrid, asynchronous).
• Support and mentor adjunct faculty through onboarding, coaching, professional development, instructional guidance, and ongoing collaboration.
• Contribute to the implementation of AI initiatives across the university and support the discipline-specific integration of AI within assigned academic areas.
• Collaborate with academic leadership on curriculum development, assessment, accreditation readiness, and program review initiatives.
• Promote experiential and workforce-aligned learning practices that emphasize practical application of the domain and The Cleary MindTM professional attributes.
• Assist in ensuring instructional consistency, academic quality, and positive student learning experiences across modalities and student populations.
• Participate in institutional committees, strategic initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Pursue available funding for initiatives of the Center for Public Safety Education.

What We’re Looking For

• Earned master’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university in a relevant discipline.
• Doctorate or active doctoral enrollment preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience within public safety.
• Knowledge of the current application of AI in one or more of the domain areas listed in this job description.
• Experience with emerging technologies, including AI, and their impact on teaching and learning and industry use within the individual’s domain areas.
• Teaching experience in higher education, training, or professional development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, or support teams in academic or professional environments.
• Familiarity with instructional technologies and learning management systems in multiple delivery modalities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success and workforce-ready education.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or accreditation processes.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

• A strong candidate is deeply committed to the student experience and believes that higher education should be transformational, engaging, and genuinely valuable to students’ professional futures.
• The ideal candidate is excited about the future of teaching and learning, particularly the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence into education and professional practice within their domain.
• They are intellectually curious, forward-thinking, and committed to remaining current as both an educator and an industry expert.
• They actively monitor emerging trends, technologies, and practices and are eager to translate those developments into meaningful, applied learning experience for students.
• Successful candidates thrive in collaborative academic environments and are excited to contribute to a highly innovative and student-focused teaching and learning culture.
• They are energized by the opportunity to help shape modern educational experiences in creative, ambitious, and impactful ways alongside a team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Location and Schedule

This position is based on-site at Cleary University’s campus in Howell, Michigan. Regular on-site presence is required. Travel will be required both within Michigan and out-of-state. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required according to your course schedule, which varies each semester, and for occasional campus and community events. This is a year-round faculty position with teaching requirements throughout the entire year.

Compensation

Cleary offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition benefits. Cleary University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.