Assistant Lecturer of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Natural Resources

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

5d • $54,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Sustainability at Ball State University seeks a full-time Assistant Lecturer to teach undergraduate Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) courses and support the EMHS minor. Courses will largely be offered in person. The position is described as contract faculty and is scheduled to begin August 16, 2027. The posting also lists a start date of January 27, 2027.

The lecturer will teach twelve semester hours each fall and spring semester at the undergraduate level, addressing the needs of EMHS minors. Courses may include Introduction to Emergency Management; Science of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Technological Hazards; and Arson Investigation. Teaching may also include courses in Earth, Atmosphere, and Sustainability.

Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The position is open until filled, with full consideration for applications submitted by January 4, 2027.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in emergency management and homeland security, environmental science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution by the date of appointment; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields from an accredited institution with substantial relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Demonstrated continuing education.
• Current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) in Emergency Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Additional education in emergency management disciplines.
• Hazardous Materials Certification.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching.
• Ability to teach other courses in the School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve semester hours each fall and spring semester at the undergraduate level.
• Teach courses that address the needs of Emergency Management and Homeland Security minors.
• Support the Emergency Management and Homeland Security minor.
• Teach courses that may include Introduction to Emergency Management; Science of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Technological Hazards; and Arson Investigation.
• Potentially teach other courses in the School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Sustainability.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90 percent of an employee’s child’s or children’s undergraduate tuition at Ball State University, starting on the employee’s first day.
• Eligible participants in the MakeMyMove relocation program may receive up to $5,000 cash for relocation, co-working space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted Ball State Athletics tickets, help connecting to local resources, an opportunity for board participation, and a six-month YMCA membership; eligibility and availability vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level