Adjunct Instructor, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program (HSEP)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,780 - 52,440; Part time

Job summary

A public research university is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for its Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program. The role involves teaching courses both in-person and online, grading assignments, and engaging with students. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in a related field. This position offers a salary of $1,437 per credit. Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter and a detailed resume.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and experience in homeland security, emergency preparedness, or a related field.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as needed.
• Grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Skills

Teaching in-person

Teaching online

Timely grading of assignments

Responding to student inquiries

Education

Master’s degree in homeland security, emergency preparedness, or related field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program (HSEP)

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Unit: L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Public Affairs
Department: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program

The Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is recruiting a pool of adjunct teaching positions. The pool will be accessed as openings arise, and the Program will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs.

Duties

• Teaching courses as needed.
• Ability to successfully teach both in‑person and online.
• Must grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Ability to consistently respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Ability to submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and experience in homeland security, emergency preparedness, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of Cybersecurity, Legal/Constitutional/Ethical issues is desirable.

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit ($4,311 for a 3-credit course).

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Application Instructions

All applications should include a cover letter, and detailed resume or curriculum vitae, with the names and contact information of three professional references.

Contact Name: Maureen Moslow-Benway, HSEP Program Chair
Contact Email: [e-mail]

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.