Posted in Other 23 days ago.
Location: JACKSONVILLE, Alabama
Job no: 497226
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty
Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor, Emergency Management and Public Administration
Position Summary:
Jacksonville State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor beginning August 2025 in the Department of Emergency Management and Public Administration.
This position will be responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. The candidate will contribute to teaching the core curriculum of the MPA program. The candidate must be committed to teaching in different modalities especially in an online format. The MPA program at JSU is unique in that it offers concentrations in the following areas: political science, emergency management, criminal justice, and administrative management.
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Preferred Qualifications:
About the Department:
Jax State's Department of Emergency Management and Public Administration offers a Graduate Certificate, Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Science (DSc) degrees in Emergency Management and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree.
The Department has 13 full-time faculty members and offers a NASPAA accredited MPA program. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a BS degree in Emergency Management and an APCO Public Safety Telecommunications International Certificate.
At the graduate level, the department offers a DSc in Emergency Management, an MS degree in Emergency Management, the Masters in Public Administration (with four concentrations) and a graduate certificate in Emergency Management. Preparing our students for a professional career in emergency management and public administration is of primary importance and we do so by focusing on professional practice, real-world experiences, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive analysis and applied research necessary for the complex work associated with the disciplines.
About the College:
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers quality academic programs through traditional, hybrid, and online course offerings. We proudly serve the central Alabama region, as well as students from all over the world who want an excellent and affordable education. Our College offers professional degree programs for immediate careers at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral level and preparation for success in graduate school.
Our faculty and staff seek to serve students in a manner that leads to transformative educational and interpersonal experiences. Students work with accomplished faculty who are engaged in innovative forms of teaching, scholarship, and service. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities and experiences that lead to life-long personal and professional success.
Graduates are prepared for work in criminal justice and forensics, emergency management and disaster preparedness, politics and public administration, psychology, sociology, social work, military and veteran services.
About Jax State:
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is a strong regional university in Jacksonville, Alabama, located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta. JSU's mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Jax State is home to more than 9,600 students representing 44 countries and is a learning-centered university. It strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement.
For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to http://www.jsu.edu/president/strategic_planning.html
Application materials include:
Review of applications will begin immediately after the posting closes on December 31, 2024. Final candidates are required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. If you have questions you may contact: talentacquisition@jsu.edu.
Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised: Aug 27 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 31 2024 Central Standard Time
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