Assistant Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Job ID: 228959
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

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). 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 mentorship, program assessment 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 mentorship, and community service. Familiarity with SACSCOC accreditation standards and program assessment is needed.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the faculty member include:

• A normal teaching load of 12 hours per semester;
• Student advising and mentorship
• SACSCOC program assessment
• Scholarship/creative disciplinary activities
• Professional growth and development
• Community service

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 mentorship, and community service.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Homeland Security; Emergency Management; Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Or, Ph.D. in Public Administration / Public Policy with a concentration in Homeland Security and/or Emergency Management is required;

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate should

• Have experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in emergency management and homeland security.
• Demonstrated field experience at the local, state, or federal level in Homeland Security.
• Demonstrate experience in GIS.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah Stare University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.

Special Applicant Instructions

List of References - Please provide names and contact information (email addresses and phone numbers) for at least three professional references.


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