Adjunct Faculty - Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Adjunct Faculty – Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Job No: 501637

Work type: Temporary Part‑Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: Faculty – Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences

The Program in Disaster Science, Emergency Management & Homeland Security within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites candidates to join a talent pool for adjunct instructors. Positions will begin as courses become available, with a minimum of one and a maximum of two courses per semester.

Typical undergraduate courses:
Introduction to Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Research Methods, Borders and Ports of Entry, Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure, Incident Command, and upper‑division courses. Sample graduate courses:
All‑Hazards Threat Response Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, Advanced Exercise Design, and Public Budgeting and Finance in Emergency Management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in emergency management, public administration, public health, management, or a related field from a regionally accredited university.
• Experience in the field is desirable; a terminal degree is expected for graduate‑level teaching.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• Minimum pay: $2,225 per credit with a maximum load of 8 credits per semester.

Benefits

Adjunct faculty are provided with benefits available through the Rowan University Employee Benefits program, including health, dental, and vision coverage, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Benefits details are available upon appointment.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the online application system before the application close date.

Application Close – 11:55 PM, June 30 2027 (Eastern Daylight Time).

EEO Statement – Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, military status, or any other protected class.