Assistant Professor – (Homeland Security and Emergency Management)

We are currently looking for individuals with a PhD in Homeland Security/Emergency Management (or related field) to lead our Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree program. The Assistant Professor (Homeland Security and Emergency Management) – Online position is a full-time employment opportunity located in Denver, Colorado.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor-Online position is a full-time faculty position that supports the University through teaching, service and scholarship. This position carries a full teaching load of 24 credits/year and is located in Denver, CO. This position is an on-ground full-time position which requires being physically located in Denver, CO. Non-teaching duties are detailed below.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides leadership and support to academic programs, academic discipline, and student success
• Participates in peer review and mentoring
• Participates in meetings (on site and virtual) as directed
• Maintains regular work hours coordinated with supervisor
• Maintains scheduled office hours for student support
• Engages in scholarly activities which may include publications, research, and/or presentations
• Participates in curriculum development, enhancement, and outcomes assessment activities
• Contributes to Program Review and accreditation activities
• Collaborates with other University departments to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission: Aligns with the Core Values of Integrity, Ethics, and Service through behaviors that demonstrate a positive commitment to the customer and the organization.
• Communication: Aligns with the Core Values of Service through oral and written communication skills and internal/external relationships.
• Service: Encompasses the company’s core values of service; including service to the organization, customer community.
• Personal Planning: Aligns with personal accountability and responsibility.

Minimum Requirements:

• Commitment to the vision and values of the University
• Creative leadership for new program development
• Collaborative, results focused leadership style
• Successful record in the field in which you want to teach
• Strong interpersonal and communication
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with teaching adult learners preferred
• Online teaching experience
• Expertise in the area of instruction
• Career experience relevant to the area of expertise

Education:

• Must possess a PhD in Homeland Security/Emergency Management , Criminal Justice (or related field) from a regionally accredited university