Sessional Instructor, Emergency Management Division

Sessional Instructor, Emergency Management Division

Regular / Term:
Sessional Instructor - Casual Employment

Closing Date:
Open until filled, with a first review of candidates on July 22, 2026

The Justice Institute of British Columbia, School of Public Safety, invites applications for a part-time Sessional Faculty position to teach online courses in emergency management and/or security management. These courses support the Diploma in Emergency and Security Management and the Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management Studies. We are seeking instructors with expertise in the application of technology in security and emergency management.

The successful candidate will collaborate with program staff and instructional designers to review and update course materials and prepare the course in Blackboard (including assignment deadlines and discussion forums), and deliver engaging online instruction aligned with established learning outcomes. The instructor will foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, encourage learner interaction, critical thinking, and reflective practice, and provide timely, constructive feedback and assessment of student work.

This course will be offered during the Fall semester and delivered fully online.

The course will discuss cyber security, geospatial technology, warning systems, AI‑assistance, trends and cost assessments of technology through a range of local and national case studies and articles. Students will be asked to participate in weekly discussion forums, demonstrating critical thinking, application of course concepts and making connections to their own lives. The course culminates in an interactive oral assessment where students apply their understanding of course concepts.

• Related post-secondary qualification, or a suitable combination of education/training and experience within area of expertise.
• Teaching or adult education credential, Provincial Instructor Diploma, or completion of suitable instructional skill/ techniques training.
• Experience working in emergency and or security management.
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities and educational approaches which are culturally sensitive to effective learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience teaching online using Blackboard or using other learning management systems.

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post‑secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

Pay listed below is the full amount for the semester and is dependent on the number of students in the class

• 8-14 students: $4,461.24
• 15-21 students: $5,900.16
• 22+ students: $7,352.94

Sessional Instructor

Sessional Instructors are casual employees with no guarantee of ongoing or regular work. Assignments will be offered depending on program needs.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. All applications must be received by No Deadline Configured. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal‑opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at