Job Abstract

The department of Earth Sciences is accepting applications for a Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching online in both 7 week and 15 week course terms for the Masters of Science in Emergency Management program.

The selected candidate will teach graduate courses in the MS Emergency Management degree program. The MS Emergency Management degree is designed to produce exemplary industry professionals with cross-disciplinary skills. Topics taught within the curriculum include professional writing, risk communication, emergency management planning, business continuity, GIS applications, social dimensions of disaster, mental health and trauma, as well as terrorism and homeland security.

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty.

A complete application will include:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf

The Department of Earth Sciences is committed to creating inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environments and emphasizes engaging learner-focused approaches to online instruction. Millersville University occassionally needs temporary, part-time instructors to fulfill teaching responsibilities in the Department of Earth Sciences.

The selected candidate will teach graduate courses in the MS Emergency Management degree program. The MS Emergency Management degree is designed to produce exemplary industry professionals with cross-disciplinary skills. Topics taught within the curriculum include professional writing, risk communication, emergency management planning, business continuity, GIS applications, social dimensions of diasaster, mental health and trauma, as well as terrorism and homeland security.

Please see our website for course descriptions and program information: https://www.millersville.edu/cdre/msem/

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires online instruction, and does not require presence on Millersville University’s campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);

The Masters of Science of Emergency Management program resides within the Department of Earth Sciences. The Department of Earth Sciences is one of nine departments in the College of Science and Technology, with about 300 students enrolled in degree programs offered including BS in emergency management, BS in environmental Earth and ocean sciences, BSEd in secondary education in the Earth sciences, BS in meteorology, MS in emergency management, and MS in integrated scientific applications with concentrations in environmental Earth system management; geoinformatics; weather intelligence and risk management; and space weather and environment. We are a department of 11 faculty (four meteorologists, three geologists, two oceanographers, and two emergency managers), Weather Information Center director, full-time computer and networking specialist, secretary, and several adjuncts for the specialized graduate programs.