Instructor Of Disaster Science And Emergency Management
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Job Description
About Us:
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:
Job Posting Title:
Instructor of Disaster Science and Emergen
cy Management
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Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUA Criminal Justice, Political Science and Disaster Science (PG008449)
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Department of Criminal Justice, Political Science and Disaster Science at LSU of Alexandria is seeking an instructor to join our Disaster Science and Emergency Management (DSEM) team to teach undergraduate courses in DSEM and other discipline related courses.
Duties will encompass program development. This is a 9-month full-time on-campus position with opportunities for summer teaching.
Qualifications:
Masters' degree in Disaster Science and Emergency Management or a related field; doctorate is preferred
Disaster Science and Emergency Management related certifications
University-level teaching experience required
Responsibilities:
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans and teaches courses as assigned. The instructor full-time teaching load is 15 credits per fall and spring semester.
- Maintains flexibility and willingness to teach in a variety of environments
- Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates
- Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction
- Regularly keeps office hours and maintains willingness to be receptive to students and faculty both in person and through email
- Actively serves on university committees
- Actively maintains community partnerships in the DSEM and related disciplines
- Actively seeks out opportunities for students to showcase their work
- Actively participates in institutional meetings
- Demonstrates willingness to learn and enhance professional skills through regular professional development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty
- Stays updated on new information and developments in DSEM
- Assists with curriculum development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Posted until filled.
Application Instructions:
For initial screening, please submit a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 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.
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!
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:
May 13, 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