Instructor - Part-Time - Disaster Science and Emergency Management

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is hiring a part-time instructor for Disaster Science and Emergency Management. This position involves teaching undergraduate courses, course development, and maintaining community partnerships. Candidates should have a master's degree in a related field, with teaching experience preferred. The role offers flexibility to teach in-person or online and requires participation in university committees and professional development.
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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 - Part-Time - Disaster Science and Emergency Management

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUA ASA - Department of History and Political Science (Beth Whittington (00008465))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Adjunct Instructor of Disaster Preparedness and Response

Department:

LSUA Criminal Justice and Civic Sciences (PG008449)

Job Description:

The Department of Criminal Justice and Civic Sciences at LSU of Alexandria is seeking an instructor to join our Disaster Preparedness and Response (DSPR) faculty team to teach undergraduate courses in DSPR. Duties will include course development. This is a 9-month full-time on campus position with opportunities for summer teaching.

The adjunct position may be in person or online.

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 desired

Responsibilities:

Typical full-time instructor duties include but are not limited to:
• Plans and teaches courses as assigned. The instructor full-time teaching load is 15

credits each fall and 15 credit hours each 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 disaster response and related disciplines
• Actively seeks 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 disaster response
• Assists with course development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

The adjunct position requires completion of the university’s online training course and teaching the online courses according to university policy.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

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:

February 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 and SAME Agency:

LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA’s

Diversity Statement

.

LSUA is also designated as a

State As a State Model Employer (SAME)

agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.edu).

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