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Program Director/Assistant Professor of Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Management

Employer
Arkansas State University
Location
Arkansas, United States
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Sep 21, 2017

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The A-State Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (DPEM) Department is searching for candidates to fulfill a 12-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The individual in this position will also serve as the Program Director for the department. The Program Director oversees all DPEM academic activities.

Faculty members are expected to teach the assigned course load each semester, and maintain research and service activities as designated by the faculty handbook for program directors and tenure track positions.

In addition to regular faculty duties, as Program Director additional duties include providing administrative oversight for all academic Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management activities, such as the Associate, Bachelor’s and Master's Degree programs, and the Minor and Graduate Certificate.

The individual in this position will represent DPEM program activities to stakeholders of the program, college and university, engage in community development of DPEM, oversee, develop and/or provide continuing education opportunities related to DPEM, mentor faculty in teaching, research and service, and lead assessment and revision of curriculum.

In addition, the chosen candidate must demonstrate fiscal accountability for program funds, as well as accountability and collegiality within the profession, academy and program.

This position requires frequent travel and after-hours engagements.

Candidates should include the following when completing the online application:

CV
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
PDF of latest or signature publication
Three (3) letters of reference (colleague, supervisor, one of your choice). Should address directly the skills in the job description in addition to soft skills.

Reference letters can be sent to Deborah Persell at dpersell@astate.edu. Deadline for applications is October 20, 2017.

Questions to Answer (limit to one double spaced page each):

Describe your professional goals over the next years.
Discuss your philosophy of online education.
Compare and contrast the benefits of certifications versus degrees in this

Minimum Qualifications:    

Doctorate in Emergency Management or related field, as well as appropriate certifications/licensures commiserate with degrees and experience.

Demonstrated experience in administration, and a viable program of research (historical, recent and current).

Practical experience in the discipline.

Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any of its practices, policies or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates or financial aid.

 

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