Full-Time Emergency Management & Homeland Security Faculty

Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy seeks a faculty member in the Emergency Management Division to teach a 12-credit load per semester in EM and related topics. The role includes curriculum development, committee participation, and supervising experiential learning programs off-campus, with travel and residential duties as needed.

The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching, advising, and communications, and align with the Academy's mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria for teaching and advising at the college level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and computer skills.
• Understanding and appreciation of the Academy's unique mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester in Emergency Management and related courses.
• Regular curriculum development and improvement.
• Participate in academic committees and experiential learning programs.
• Teach and supervise students in off-campus settings, including travel and residence away from home.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.

Education

Doctorate in Emergency Management or related field

Master's degree (for non-tenure-track option)

Tools

GIS

Job description

First Application Review Date:October 5, 2026

Posting:August 2026

Start Date:September 1, 2027

Division:Academic Affairs, Emergency Management Division

Union Affiliation:MSCA

Position Number:FY27-04

Application Deadline:Open until Filled

Supervision Received:Emergency Management Department Chair and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Supervision Exercised:Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

• Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester (Fall and Spring) of college-level courses within the Emergency Management Department. Teaching responsibilities would primarily include Emergency Management and Homeland Security topic areas, along with related departmental courses as needed. The department’s curriculum may be viewed on the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s website.
• Regular curriculum development and improvement.
• Participation in various academic committees in support of the Department and Academy.
• Participation in Emergency Management Department Experiential Learning Programs, teaching and supervising students in an off-campus, residential setting. Participation involves traveling and residing away from the faculty member’s domicile.
• Serving as an academic advisor to assigned student advisees.
• All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission.

Qualifications and Requirements

The Academy is seeking candidates for one full-time faculty position. Based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, the position may be filled as either a tenure-track or non-tenure-track appointment, as follows:

Full-Time, Tenure Track Position:For a full-time, tenure-track position, candidates must have a Doctorate in Emergency Management or related field (including public health, public administration or law) by Fall 2027 and be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: Emergency Management Policy, Procedure, and Theory, Environmental/ Occupational Health and Safety, Cybersecurity, Exercise Design and Development, Emergency Planning, Emergency Management Communications, GIS and/or Emergency Management related Information Technology courses, and related subject areas.

Full-Time, non-Tenure Track Position:Candidates with a master’s degree and relevant field experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a Full-Time Temporary Faculty position for the 2027-2028 Academic Year (September 2027 - June 2028). This is a one-year, benefited, non-tenure-track position with potential for renewal.

In addition, all candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria for teaching and advising at the college level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Understanding and appreciation of the Academy's unique mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licenses/certifications related to Emergency Management (e.g. CEM or AEM), National & Homeland Security, and/ or Environmental/ Occupational Health and Safety
• Record of relevant academic research and writing

Salary

$70,000- $75,000; Academy offers generous benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with education, qualifications and experience.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.