Adjunct, Cybersecurity and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management
About The Position
The University of St. Thomas invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach Cybersecurity and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management in the graduate Emergency and Disaster Management program during Fall 2027. The course is eight weeks long and fully online and asynchronous. It examines the intersection of cybersecurity and emergency management, particularly the effects of cyber threats on critical infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and emergency response operations. Students explore foundational cybersecurity concepts, risk assessment methodologies, disaster response planning, and practices for protecting digital assets during crises, as well as artificial intelligence applications that may strengthen cybersecurity and support emergency management decision-making. The successful candidate will connect theory with practical applications, emerging technologies, and contemporary challenges in these fields. The adjunct will develop and/or teach course content, incorporate professional experience, case studies, and current research, evaluate student learning, provide timely feedback, and communicate regularly with students. A successful candidate must be committed to the ideals of the University’s mission and to an inclusive environment. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae or résumé and a cover letter describing relevant academic credentials, professional experience, and qualifications to teach the course. Applicants may also provide information about teaching and online instruction experience, scholarly work, research, or other professional accomplishments. Applications are requested by December 1, 2026; the position remains open until filled.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Meet at least one of the following: at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or a sustained record of scholarly achievement demonstrated by at least four academic works, such as peer-reviewed publications, books, book chapters, funded research, or other recognized scholarly contributions.
- Relevant experience may include cybersecurity operations, information assurance, critical infrastructure protection, cyber risk management, emergency management, disaster response, artificial intelligence applications, or related areas.
- Commitment to the ideals of the University’s mission.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise or professional experience in cybersecurity threats and risk management.
- Expertise or professional experience in critical infrastructure protection.
- Expertise or professional experience in cyber incident response and recovery.
- Expertise or professional experience in artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity and emergency management.
- Expertise or professional experience in cybersecurity policy and governance.
- Expertise or professional experience in integrating technology into emergency preparedness, response, and decision-making.
- Teaching experience, online instruction, scholarly publications, research, or other professional accomplishments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and/or teach graduate-level course content for an eight-week, online, asynchronous course.
- Integrate relevant professional experiences, case studies, and current research into course materials.
- Examine cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure and their implications for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Address the applications, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and emergency management.
- Evaluate student learning through assignments, discussions, and other appropriate assessment methods.
- Provide timely feedback and maintain regular communication with students throughout the course.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
