Assistant Professor Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management

Job description
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for Assistant Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (tenure track) in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS); this appointment will begin fall 2020. The Department welcomes applications from individuals who are prepared to teach core courses and electives. The normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester with advising and community service responsibilities. Faculty may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Competitive candidates will be student-centered, effective teachers who will also be expected to engage in research, academic advising, and community service. Familiarity with SACSCOC accreditation standards and program assessment is needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Public Policy with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is required; ABDs will be considered, but the Ph.D. must be completed within 1 year of the hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in emergency management and homeland security.
Demonstrated engagement with local, regional, national, and/or international HSEM organizations.

Special Information to Applicants
Savannah State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records State.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been uploaded to the appropriate section.
Number of Vacancies:1
Desired Start Date:08/03/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
How to apply
Complete application online at https://jobs.savannahstate.edu. Submit a letter of interest outlining qualifications, current curriculum vitae, sample(s) of scholarship, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., sample syllabus, course evaluations, and statement of teaching philosophy), and list of three references with contact information (i.e., names, titles/positions, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses).
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, apply by June 12, 2020.
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