Adjunct-Emergency Management (Subject Matter Experts)

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

19d • Remote

About The Position

Alvernia University invites qualified professionals and educators to serve as Subject Matter Experts and Adjunct Faculty supporting its developing Emergency Management academic programs. Depending on qualifications and institutional needs, selected candidates may contribute to curriculum and course development, teach online, or do both. The role focuses on creating and delivering innovative, career-relevant courses that prepare students to address challenges in emergency preparedness, disaster response, community resilience, public safety, and emergency management leadership. Candidates may bring expertise in public health and emergency preparedness; emergency operations and planning; GIS and data analytics; risk, hazard, and vulnerability assessment; disaster response and recovery; or public administration and emergency management leadership.

Course development work includes collaborating with academic leadership and instructional designers to create high-quality online courses, developing objectives and learning materials, and integrating current standards, technologies, professional practices, and real-world case studies. Adjunct teaching involves delivering rigorous online instruction, facilitating applied learning, assessing student performance, providing timely feedback, supporting student success, and collaborating with program leadership on curriculum relevance and improvement. Alvernia University is a Franciscan institution committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership, service, and preparing graduates to contribute to their professions and communities. The university is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates with diverse professional and educational experiences.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Disaster Science, Geographic Information Systems, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional or academic expertise in at least one of the identified subject areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex disciplinary concepts into meaningful and accessible learning experiences.
• Commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Alvernia University's Franciscan values.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, particularly in online or asynchronous environments.
• Experience developing online courses or academic curricula.
• Professional experience with emergency management agencies, public health organizations, government entities, healthcare systems, or related industries.
• Relevant certifications or specialized training, including FEMA, Incident Command System (ICS), GIS, or other emergency management credentials.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and applying emerging technologies to emergency management practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic leadership and instructional design professionals to develop engaging, high-quality online courses.
• Develop course objectives, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and applied learning activities aligned with program outcomes.
• Integrate current industry standards, emerging technologies, professional practices, and real-world case studies into course materials.
• Ensure course content reflects contemporary emergency management challenges and workforce expectations.
• Deliver engaging and academically rigorous instruction in an online learning environment.
• Facilitate student learning through discussions, applied projects, case studies, and practical exercises.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support student success while maintaining high academic and professional standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum relevance and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time