Assistant Professor

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Emergency and Disaster Management, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology, Urban Planning or other discipline closely related to the field of Emergency & Disaster Management. Highly qualified ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is completed by 8/31/2024. Candidates must have a clearly articulated research agenda in Emergency & Disaster Management and a commitment of academic excellence and collegiality.
Preferred Qualifications: The Emergency and Disaster Program has an established record of engaging students through undergraduate research and experiential learning and is consistently ranked as one of the best undergraduate programs in the nation. The ideal candidate will have an interest in contributing to these efforts and have a firm foundation to teach a range of emergency and disaster management courses.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online to Western Carolina University Human Resources Portal at .
Candidates should submit an online candidate profile, cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts, evidence of teaching experience/philosophy, and contact information for three current references.
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Inquiries may be directed to Committee Chair and EDM Director:
Dr. Lisa T. Briggs About Western Carolina University
As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina system, WCU provides comprehensive educational opportunities to residents in the state's western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the region's vast natural diversity. Founded in 1889 as a teaching college, Western Carolina now provides an education to more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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