Crisis Management Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach and support students in emergency management-related courses. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, administering tests, and communicating with students and registrars.

The role requires arriving early, being available for advising, and upholding university policies throughout the term. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and have 2-4+ years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Emergency Management or related field required.
• 2-4+ years of professional experience in relevant areas.
• Experience in academic environments and student support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly.
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses.
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses.
• Notify registrar of changes in roster and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain syllabi, update attendance and grades, and manage student records on campus.
• Conduct classes as scheduled and minimize breaks; arrive 20 minutes early prepared.
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to class; submit grades by Monday 5pm EST after term end.
• Ensure students adhere to University Policy and participate in graduation ceremonies if possible.
• Maintain clean and orderly classrooms and provide student support on academic issues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's Degree in Emergency Management, Crisis Management, Disaster Management, Public Administration or related degree

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• 2-4+ years of professional experience
• Master's Degree in Emergency Management, Crisis Management, Disaster Management, Public Administration or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct