Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, School of - Associate Faculty - Fire Science
APPOINTMENT: The School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration is seeking to fill a nine-month, non-tenure track, Unit B position. The position is offered on the Macomb, IL campus, with a starting date of August 2012.
QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree from an accredited institution and teaching, scholarly, or professional experience in Fire Science/Administration or related field is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: We strongly encourage application by candidates with substantial backgrounds in Fire Science/Administration. Preference is given to candidates with experience in traditional and online instruction. Applicants with experience and/or the potential for securing external funding, consistent with the department's mission, will be given added consideration.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will be required to teach Fire Protection undergraduate courses as assigned. Applicants should also demonstrate an understanding of the application of technology to enhance learning. Other duties assigned as required by the Director of the School of LEJA.
RANK & SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.Applicant may review current & historical salary information by reviewing the current CBA-page 136. (http://www.wiu.edu/provost/upi_agreement/pdfs/UPI%20Agreement.pdf)
THE DEPARTMENT:The Fire program resides within the school of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University. The school is internationally known for academic excellence. The School of LEJA is comprised of 35-plus faculty members, ranks among the top public safety programs nationally. As the largest department at WIU, there are more than 1800 undergraduate and 70 graduate students pursuing degrees. Our fire program has a 30 year history of servicing the educational needs of firefighters.We offer our students a rich blend of theoretical administrative and practical knowledge as well as teach valuable research skills. Those who have earned the degree occupy positions of responsibility across the United States and in several foreign countries.
THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review and one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Regional University" by U.S. News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves nearly 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.
The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 64 undergraduate and 36 graduate degree programs, including a doctorate in education. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University's 615 full-time faculty members teach 94 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to 10 pre-professional degree programs and 16 certificate programs.
Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.
WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 10,423): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,235): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, at its metropolitan, non-residential campuses in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. The Quad Cities is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.
Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Information about the Commission may be obtained by visiting www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
APPLICATION: Interested persons should send a letter of application, complete resume, copy of transcripts, and three names of reference. Please include an email address and a telephone number for each reference. To: Terry M. Mors, Director; School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration; Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle;
Screening of applicants will begin March 17, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.
Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
