SAFE220 VA2: Intro to Digital Tech and Public Safety W27

Wilfrid Laurier University • Unorganized Rainy River, ON

19h • Remote

About The Position

This course is designed to provide the learner with an overview and understanding of the many digital technologies, IT-dependant systems, and emerging technologies that impact public safety as well as introduce the underlying theme of digital literacy requirements for public safety personnel. The landscape of public safety has rapidly shifted to be increasingly digital as opposed to traditionally physical, resulting in a myriad of new public safety risks, threats, and response methodologies. In recognition of society’s increased dependence on digital systems, Public Safety Canada has identified not only a National Cyber Security Strategy, but also a dramatic identification of new cyber-related threats, digital technology requirements for all sectors of public safety, and digital threats to the economic and physical critical infrastructure of Canada.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Extensive research and/or work experience in the field of public safety with a focus on the tactical, structural, legal, social, and administrative aspects of digital technologies found in and/or used in public safety in the Canadian context and/or in conjunction with public safety policies and/or mandates across national and/or international jurisdictions.
• Experience in teaching in an online format.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (particularly Brightspace from Desire2Learn) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course SAFE220 VA2: Intro to Digital Tech and Public Safety.
• Develop courses and/or teach in an online environment.
• Incorporate pedagogical approaches that specifically embrace online adult learners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level