Instructor or Assistant Professor of Emergency Management Administration

West Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX

37d • Onsite

About The Position

West Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Emergency Management Administration (EMA). This is an on-campus position with a start date in fall 2026. The ideal candidate will teach courses in emergency management administration and public safety management. These programs are currently 100% online, so preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an acumen for and a desire to teach effectively and connect with students who are primarily non-traditional/professional in the remote environment.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a graduate degree in Emergency Management or Public Safety Management. Graduate degrees in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field are also welcome if there is a concentration or emphasis in Emergency or Public Safety Management. ABDs will be considered.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a desire to excel in teaching, specifically online.
• Ability to teach emergency management program-related courses in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Ability to teach public safety management program-related courses.
• Willingness to advise and recruit students.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in the field of emergency management or public safety management.
• Ability to teach public administration-related courses.
• Ability to teach POSC 2305 (American National Government) or POSC 2306 (American State and Local Government).

Responsibilities

• Teach in WTAMU’s online emergency management and public safety management programs.
• Advise students
• Participate in assessment
• Contribute to the curriculum
• Mentor students
• Other service activities are required.
• Maintain an active research agenda in the field of emergency management or public safety management and engage in scholarship that contributes to their progress toward tenure.
• Work with colleagues and administration to advance the mission of the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences.

Benefits

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.
• For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees