Lecturer of Emergency Management and Disaster Science - University of North Texas System

Denton, TX

About the Job

Title: Emergency Management: Lecturer

Employee Classification: Lecturer

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Emergency Mgmt & Disaster Sci-135380

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech-language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.

Located within HPS, the Department of Emergency Management & Disaster Science (EMDS) offers the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program in Emergency Administration and Planning and a master’s degree in Emergency Management and Disaster Science. With eight faculty and one staff member, the department aims to advance disaster science and practice through high quality collaborative research, an evidence-based curriculum, and meaningful engagement with the scholarly and practitioner communities.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

Department of Emergency Management & Disaster Science seeks an outstanding, collegial, and energetic full-time lecturer with expertise in emergency management and disaster science. The position has a preferred January 2025 start date on the Denton, Texas, campus, with a potential September 2025 hire, depending on the candidate. We are seeking an individual with a passion for teaching and who has previous experience serving as the instructor of record for university-level courses. This is a non-tenure track, one-year appointment that will be reviewed annually with possibility of renewal. This position requires a 4-4 teaching load (instruct four courses both fall and spring semesters), and teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate-level courses, with an opportunity to teach graduate-level courses as appropriate. We seek candidates interested in teaching undergraduate courses such as Exploring Disasters, Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness, Disaster Response and Recovery, EOC Design, Exercise Design, and other electives. Ability to teach in-person and online is required, however most courses taught will be in-person on the UNT Denton campus. Ideally, the candidate will also be able to assist the department in expanding their online course offerings. There are no research expectations with this position. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and online formats; serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees, as well as participate in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in emergency management and disaster science; or in another related discipline such as geography, sociology, anthropology, urban planning, environmental science, or risk communication.
• Previous experience teaching in a college setting.
• Ability to provide evidence of teaching effectiveness in a college setting.
• Candidates must be willing to teach in traditional and online formats and settings (on-campus, off-campus, evenings, online).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in emergency management or related research experience.
• Doctoral degree in emergency management and disaster science; or in another related discipline such as geography, sociology, anthropology, urban planning, environmental science, or risk communication
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or their equivalents.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

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Security Sensitive:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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