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

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is building a pool of adjunct instructors for the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program within the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

The pool will be accessed as openings arise, and qualified candidates will be contacted as needs align. The role involves teaching courses as needed, delivering both in-person and online instruction, timely grading, and prompt responses to student inquiries.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and experience in homeland security, emergency preparedness, or a related field.
• Commitment to fostering an environment of respect and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as needed.
• Teach both in-person and online.
• Grade all assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to school and university policy.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Student support

Education

Master's degree in homeland security or related field

Job description

Unit: L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Pub Affrs

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 applicants for 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:$1,487 per credit ($4,461 for a 3-credit course).

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

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.