Position
Full Time, Tenure Track Emergency Management FacultyGeneral Responsibilities
*Please note: This is a full-time, benefit eligible tenure track position for Candidates with a terminal degree. Candidates without a terminal degree will be considered for a one year, benefitted, non-tenure-track position with potential for renewal.
General Responsibilities:
- Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester (Fall and Spring) of college-level courses within the Emergency Management Department. Teaching responsibilities would primarily include Emergency Management and Homeland Security topic areas, along with related departmental courses as needed. The department's curriculum may be viewed on the Massachusetts Maritime Academy's website.
- Regular curriculum development and improvement.
- Participation in various academic committees in support of the Department and Academy.
- Participation in Emergency Management Department Experiential Learning Programs.
- Serve as an academic advisor to assigned student advisees.
- All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Emergency Management or related field (including public health, public administration or law) by Fall 2025.
- Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: Terrorism and Homeland Security, Exercise Design and Development, Emergency Planning, Transportation Security, Emergency Management, Communications, GIS and/or Emergency Management related Information Technology courses, and Capstone Course related subject areas.
- Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria for teaching and advising at the college level.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Understanding and appreciation of the Academy's unique mission.
*Please note: Candidates with a master's degree and relevant field experience are encouraged to apply for a one year, benefitted, non-tenure-track position with potential for renewal and may be considered for a Full-Time Temporary Faculty position for the 2025-2026 Academic Year (September 2025 - June 2026).
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional licenses/certifications consistent with Emergency Management & National Security
Salary
How to Apply
To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Applicants selected for an interview must submit original transcripts and be prepared to deliver a 15-minute presentation on a relevant topic. Finalist must complete a thorough background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.