Assistant Instructor-Non-Tenure Track Crisis & Disaster Management

Crisis and Disaster Management Program Instructor

The Crisis and Disaster Management (CDM) Program at the University of Central Missouri invites applications to join our faculty, starting in January 2027. Applicants holding a master's degree in Crisis and Disaster Management, Emergency Management, or a related field will be appointed as a non-tenure-track instructor. Candidates with demonstrated skills and experience in teaching crisis and disaster management, business continuity, emergency management, emergency services, and similar classes will be considered.

The program is housed in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The program currently has 12 adjunct faculty positions with approximately 70 undergraduate majors. The program courses are presented 100% online, with most students residing off campus, except for newly admitted freshmen. The University of Central Missouri is a public regional comprehensive institution with one of the oldest and most respected Crisis and Disaster Management programs in the nation.

Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the campus is conveniently about 40 minutes from the suburban Kansas City area. Warrensburg is home to approximately 20,000 residents.

Teaching:
The primary responsibility of the faculty is to deliver high-quality instruction in their respective content areas, regardless of the format of delivery. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to students' success and to the ongoing assessment of the curriculum and student learning.

Keep current in your discipline, including maintaining professional certifications relevant to the field. Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high-impact practices. Assist department chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students. Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes. Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.

Be available to meet students outside the classroom by scheduling office hours in both physical and electronic formats, including in-person and virtual office hours, before or after classes. Assist with department and college assessments and be proactive in making curriculum modifications based on assessment feedback.

Professional Development:
The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area, which may include:
Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences. Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.

Service: A faculty member's expectation is to serve the department, college, and university community. Examples include:
Attending department/college/university meetings. Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution. Assisting with student recruitment. Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college, and the university. Be responsive and timely.

Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Education:

A minimum of a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Crisis and Disaster Management, Emergency Management, or a closely related field is required.

• A minimum of three years of professional experience is required.
• Effective communication in both spoken and written English is required.
• Resume/Vita should support the candidate's ability to teach courses in an online environment (i.e., Brightspace) in the areas of crisis and disaster management, business continuity, emergency management, emergency services, and other related courses required.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level, advising students, and working with student groups preferred.
• Experience teaching online required.

Reviews of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit: