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Adjunct, Emergency & Disaster Management Program

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

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Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/3165
Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty
Working Title
Adjunct, Emergency & Disaster Management Program
Department
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Salary Range
Position Summary
Western Carolina University is looking for qualified part-time (adjunct) faculty to enhance its Emergency and Disaster Management academic program. Minimum qualifications for teaching in the Emergency and Disaster Management program are a doctor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). The teaching discipline may include Emergency Management, Public Administration, or Criminal Justice, with specific graduate coursework related to the Emergency Management field. A terminal degree is preferred. These appointments are on a course by course basis. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and discipline. These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Applicants must be able to work in an online environment for distance education courses.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Posting Text
Open Date
11/18/2015
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required documents include a curriculum vita or resume, a cover letter, and graduate studies transcripts that document relevant coursework, including, but not limited to the terminal degree transcript.
Background/E-Verify
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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