Part-Time Faculty, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach courses in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the related field, with a doctorate preferred. The position involves teaching up to nine credit hours depending on departmental needs. This role is vital for delivering quality education to students. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. This position does not offer assurance for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the related field is required for the position.
• A doctorate is preferred to enhance teaching quality.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned at necessary times and locations to meet student needs.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Title: Part-Time Faculty, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement: None

Contact Person: William Hicks

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Justice, Safety, & Military Science at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part‑time faculty position to teach courses in the Fire and Safety Engineering Technology program.

These courses could be in any of the following degrees: Fire Protection Administration, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, and/or Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation.

Part‑time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part‑time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Successful candidates should meet the requirements set forth by SACSCOC accreditation. This will include a Master’s degree in the related field; a doctorate is preferred.

Job Duties

• Teach courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.