Crisis & Disaster Management Instructor - Adjunct
About The Position
Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance. Position Requirements: 2-4+ years or professional experience in the related field. Preferably demonstrated teaching experience in emergency or crisis-related occupations. Experience teaching adult learners, non-traditional students, and diverse populations. Familiarity with emergency management systems, including NIMS/ICS frameworks. Experience with LMS platforms and technology-enhanced instruction. Master's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Public Health, Disaster Management, Crisis Communication, Public Administration, Security Studies or closely related. PhD/Doctorate is preferred
Requirements
- 2-4+ years or professional experience in the related field
- Experience teaching adult learners, non-traditional students, and diverse populations
- Familiarity with emergency management systems, including NIMS/ICS frameworks
- Experience with LMS platforms and technology-enhanced instruction
- Master's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Public Health, Disaster Management, Crisis Communication, Public Administration, Security Studies or closely related
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated teaching experience in emergency or crisis-related occupations
- PhD/Doctorate is preferred
Responsibilities
- Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
- Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
- Make phone calls to students who have been absent
- Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
- Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
- Notify registrar of changes in roster
- Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
- Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
- Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
- Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
- Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
- Conduct class according to scheduled times
- Prevent excessive breaks
- Avoid dismissing classes early
- Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
- Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
- Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
- Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
- Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
- Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
- Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
- Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
- Complete annual professional development plans
- Tutor students as necessary
- Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
