Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Disaster Preparedness

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work's (RSCPHSW) mission is to improve health, health equity, and the wellbeing of local, national, and global populations through education, research, and partnerships that are innovative and transformative. The college's academic disciplines-public health, dietetics and nutrition, social work, and disaster preparedness-are advancing research and practices to realize this mission, bringing students and faculty to the forefront of their fields. According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, RSCPHSW ranks 15th in the nation for public health schools at public universities receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding. In its 2023 Graduate Program Rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stempel College's School of Public Health at No. 42 and its School of Social Work at No. 49 among public universities.

Uniquely located in Miami, Florida, at the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, Stempel College faculty are working daily to solve complex health and social welfare problems affecting underserved populations, including brain health, environmental health issues, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental health outcomes, and racial/ethnic disparities.

The Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine (9)-month, non-tenure-earning Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor faculty position. As a faculty member in Disaster Management, you will play a key role in shaping the curriculum and guiding students in their journey to become experts in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. You will join a passionate and diverse team of educators committed to providing the knowledge and skills necessary to address the growing challenges of disaster management. The graduate degree program, ranked No. 4 by Best Accredited Colleges and No. 2 by OnlineMastersDegree.com, has been developed in response to the growing recognition and need for graduate-level education in disaster management.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching two courses in disaster management discipline each semester (BA/MA)
• Engaging with community partners and alumni
• Serving on College and University committees
• Engaging in scholarly activities and professional service as assigned by the Director of the Online disaster management program.
• Assisting the Director of the Online disaster program and senior Coordinator with student advising, practicum assessments, curriculum development, student recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Assisting students with securing internship placements

Required qualifications:

• A master's degree in public health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Disaster Management, Political Science, or another relevant discipline will be considered.
• Teaching experience.
• Disaster Management experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in Public Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Disaster Management, Political Science, or a closely related discipline preferred. Teaching experience and DM experience needed.
• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring students in an online environment using learning management systems (FIU Canvas).
• Experience in teaching the integration of multiple disciplines to address disaster management/emergency management and experience in curriculum development and teaching pedagogy.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 531575 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will be contacted upon as determined by the search committee.

Review of applications will begin on 02/29/2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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