Lecturer, Homeland Security

Lecturer, Homeland Security

• 495699
• Richmond Campus
• College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
• Fulltime Faculty

Title : Lecturer, Homeland Security

Position Type : Fulltime Faculty

Search Type : External - minimum 7 days

Department : 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division : 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location : Richmond Campus

Driver Classification : Non-Driver

FLSA : Exempt

Schedule Type : Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week : 37.5

Additional Schedule Details :

Posted Salary Grade : Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement : KTRS

Contact Person : Chad Foster

Job Summary / Basic Functions

The Department of Safety and Security in the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position for Academic Year 2024-2025.

Applicants should hold an earned Master’s degree in a related discipline such as homeland security, emergency management, intelligence studies, national security studies, security management, political science, criminal justice, public administration, and public policy from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.

Candidates with a J.D. may also qualify for this position. The position begins either August 2024 or January 2025.

The position serves Homeland Security majors. Professional experience in a related field, prior instructional experience, and familiarity with online learning management systems are preferred.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate on-campus and online courses in the Homeland Security program in a 5 / 5 annual teaching load.

Courses may include disciplines in emergency / disaster management, intelligence studies, and security management; the successful candidate may specialize in one or more of these disciplines.

The successful candidate will also develop courses, assuring quality and innovations in teaching and learning, and mentor students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Master’s degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in a related discipline such as homeland security, emergency management, intelligence studies, national security studies, security management, political science, criminal justice, public administration, and public policy.

Candidates with a J.D. may also qualify for this position.

Experience :

• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

• Professional experience in a related field
• Prior instructional experience
• Familiarity with online learning management systems

Job Duties :

• Maintain a 5 / 5 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students.
• Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area.
• Mentor students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community.
• Demonstrate respect for and support EKU’s diverse campus community and student population.

Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source : Institutional

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions : Applicant documents include :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts

AA / EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.

g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.