Adjunct Faculty - Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Rowan University; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 4,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan University is looking for Adjunct Faculty in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Glassboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, delivering content and assessments aligned with program needs.

A master's degree or higher in emergency management or a related field is required, along with relevant field experience. Compensation is $2,225 per credit, with a maximum load of 8 credits per semester.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree or beyond, in a relevant field.
• Experience in the field of emergency management is desirable.
• A terminal degree is expected for graduate-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1–2 courses per semester as assigned.
• Deliver course content consistent with program requirements.

Skills

Experience in emergency management

Teaching experience

Course delivery and assessment

Education

Master's degree or higher in emergency management or related field

Job description

Position

Adjunct Faculty - Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey • Work type: Temporary Part-Time • Categories: Faculty - Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences

Overview

The Program in Disaster Science, Emergency Management & Homeland Security within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology in the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences at Rowan University seeks applicants for a talent pool of candidates for adjunct instructors to fill adjunct teaching positions as they become available, with a minimum of one course and a maximum of two courses per semester. Typical undergraduate courses will include: Introduction to Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Research Methods, Borders and Ports of Entry, Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure, Incident Command, and upper-division courses. Sample graduate courses include: All-Hazards Threat Response Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, Advanced Exercise Design, and Public Budgeting and Finance in Emergency Management.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned, with a typical load of 1–2 courses per semester.
• Deliver course content, assessments, and student evaluation consistent with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have earned a master’s degree or beyond, from a regionally accredited university, in emergency management, public administration, public health, management, or related field deemed necessary to meet the program’s needs. Experience in the field is desirable.
• A terminal degree is expected for graduate-level teaching.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the online application system for consideration for current or future online or in-person adjunct instructor positions.

Compensation

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College/School & Department on an as-needed basis.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US; the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

Eligibility & Compliance

Rowan University is subject to residency requirements and other compliance statements as described in the original posting. For information on Title IX and related policies, refer to the university’s notices and resources located on the official site.