Instructor Of Disaster Science And Emergency Management

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor of Disaster Science and Emergency Management

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUA ASA - Criminal Justice (Beth Whittington (00008465))

Work Location:

LSU- Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Instructor of Disaster Preparedness and Response

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Position Overview

Louisiana State University of Alexandria invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor in Disaster Preparedness and Response. The successful candidate will hold faculty status within the Department of Criminal Justice and Civic Sciences, demonstrate excellence in teaching, and show commitment to student success and the mission of a rapidly growing regional university.

This position is designated as hybrid-remote: all courses will be taught fully online, but the instructor must be available to attend required departmental meetings, training, or university events in Alexandria, Louisiana, a minimum of two times per academic year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or a closely related field (doctorate preferred).
• Demonstrated successful university-level teaching experience, preferably in both online and hybrid/remote modalities.
• Commitment to instructional excellence and student-centered practices.
• Experience with online learning platforms and remote collaboration tools is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (80%): Deliver a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester in Disaster Preparedness and Response courses, maintaining high standards of academic excellence and student engagement.
• Service (20%): Participate in university and departmental service, including committee work and professional engagement, with remote access supported when applicable.
• Maintain regular online office hours to support students.
• Engage meaningfully with departmental colleagues, university governance, and students.
• Attend in-person training and meetings in Alexandria, Louisiana, at least twice per year.

Appointment and Promotion

• This is a full-time faculty position under the PM-23 Instructional Faculty series.
• Initial appointments are for a one-year term, with annual Faculty Evaluation reviews.
• Faculty in this role are eligible for promotion through the Instructional Faculty ranks (Associate, Full) in accordance with university policy.

Faculty Governance & Status

• Faculty in this series hold full faculty status and voting rights on departmental, school, and college matters related to curriculum and instruction.
• Participation in academic governance is expected, whether in-person or virtually.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter detailing teaching philosophy and online instruction experience
• Contact information for three references
• Copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

For initial screening, please submit a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and background check are required before a candidate can be hired.

HRM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUA Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed to HumanResources@lsua.edu.

Posting Date:

October 1, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu