Professor of the Practice, Emergency and Security Management Programs

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies seeks a full-time Professor of the Practice in Emergency and Security Management to lead the EDM master’s program and contribute to a growing portfolio of related programs. The role blends administrative leadership (40–50%) with teaching (3–5 graduate courses annually) and active participation in the university community.

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in emergency management (doctorate preferred), strong teaching credentials, and

Qualifications

• Commitment to or track record of teaching excellence.
• Experience with technology-mediated learning and graduate teaching.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and engage diverse professional learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–5 graduate courses per year.
• Lead program planning and growth initiatives.
• Oversee curriculum design, mapping, and changes.
• Coordinate teaching and learning design, assessment, and inclusive practices.
• Implement quality assurance and accreditation compliance.
• Manage faculty talent programs: recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, recognition.
• Resolve faculty conflicts per university policies.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions and enrollment to boost recruitment and retention.
• Build partnerships with industry and alumni to advance student careers.

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational leadership

Curriculum design

Program governance

Education

Graduate degree in emergency management or related discipline

Doctorate/terminal degree preferred

Job description

Professor of the Practice, Emergency and Security Management Programs

Georgetown University: Main Campus: School of Continuing Studies

Location: Downtown Campus

Open Date: Jul 27, 2026

Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Professor of the Practice, Emergency and Security Management Programs

Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies seeks a full-time Professor of the Practice in Emergency and Security Management to provide academic leadership for the Master of Professional Studies in Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM) program while contributing to the growth of an expanding portfolio of degree programs in the emergency management, applied intelligence, security, and public safety disciplines.

This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure line faculty position. Approximately 40-50% of the faculty member's effort will be devoted to administrative leadership responsibilities, including faculty governance, curriculum design, and instructional oversight for both on-ground and online modalities. The remaining effort will be dedicated to teaching 3 to 5 graduate courses per year and contributing actively to the intellectual life of the university.

We are seeking faculty with exceptional leadership experience who value innovation, collaboration and collegiality, and who can lead and support teams of colleagues in academic and faculty affairs, learning design, technology and operations, and marketing and enrollment management, to drive the quality, rigor, and growth of our emergency and security management programs. The ideal candidate must be passionate about teaching graduate and professional students and contributing to the intellectual life of the university.

Principal responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching 3 to 5 graduate courses (9 - 15 credits) per academic year;
• Leading program planning and execution efforts to ensure the quality of the academic experience and to foster program growth;
• Overseeing curriculum management processes and initiatives, including curriculum design and development, curriculum mapping and alignment, and curriculum innovation and change;
• Coordinating teaching and learning design initiatives including course design and maintenance, assessment of program learning outcomes, technology-enhanced learning, and equitable and inclusive teaching and learning;
• Implementing quality assurance processes and practices, including internal and external academic program reviews, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements;
• Managing faculty talent programs and processes, including recruitment, onboarding, contracting, evaluation, and recognition, to ensure the program has a high-performing, professionally engaged faculty cohort;
• Resolving faculty-related conflicts, grievances, and complaints in accordance with relevant university policies and procedures;
• Collaborating with colleagues in marketing, admissions, and enrollment management to execute strategies that support and enhance student recruitment, retention, and success;
• Building partnerships with industry and alumni to support student career advancement, drive curricular innovation, and elevate the program's reputation.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in emergency management or a related discipline. A doctorate or terminal degree is preferred. We are seeking applicants who demonstrate a commitment to or have a record of excellence in teaching. Experience with technology-mediated learning and graduate teaching is preferred. The successful candidate must be a visionary leader who can adapt and guide programs toward the evolving emergency management, homeland security, and security policy landscape, and serve as a thought leader who can contribute to the intellectual life of the School and actively participate in industry or academic convenings. This position requires a dedication to student-centered pedagogy and the capacity to effectively support and engage a diverse community of professional learners.

The appointment will begin no later than August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor of the practice, depending on teaching and professional experience. The initial appointment is typically for two or three years and is renewable indefinitely based on ongoing curricular and programmatic needs and positive performance evaluation.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is $110,000.00 - $160,000.00. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

The search committee will start reviewing applications on November 1, 2026. After that date, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed, rolling basis. For questions related to this position, please contact: Sherry Steeley, Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requesting Accommodations If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone] or [e-mail].