"Assistant Professor - Emergency & Disaster Management - 112721 and 002408"

Assistant Professor - Emergency & Disaster Management - 112721 and 002408

Western Carolina University

Department: Criminology & Criminal Justice

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Emergency and Disaster Management Program within the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice is seeking two faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2024. These are nine-month tenure track positions with summer teaching possibilities and are for our residential program with some likely online teaching responsibilities. Review of applications will begin September 15th and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Emergency and Disaster Management, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology, Urban Planning or other discipline closely related to the field of Emergency & Disaster Management. Highly qualified ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is completed by 8/31/2024. Candidates must have a clearly articulated research agenda in Emergency & Disaster Management and a commitment of academic excellence and collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications: The Emergency and Disaster Program has an established record of engaging students through undergraduate research and experiential learning and is consistently ranked as one of the best undergraduate programs in the nation. The ideal candidate will have an interest in contributing to these efforts and have a firm foundation to teach a range of emergency and disaster management courses.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online to Western Carolina University Human Resources Portal at http://jobs.wcu.edu. Candidates should submit an online candidate profile, cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts, evidence of teaching experience/philosophy, and contact information for three current references. Contact: Inquiries may be directed to Committee Chair and EDM Director: Dr. Lisa T. Briggs lbriggs@wcu.edu

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.