Full-time, Emergency Management & Homeland Security Faculty

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, teaching and supervising students in an off-campus, residential setting. Participation involves travelling and residing away from the faculty member’s domicile. Serving 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 Full-Time, Tenure Track Position : For a full-time, tenure-track position, candidates must have a Ph.D. in Emergency Management or related field (including public health, public administration or law) by Fall 2026 and be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: Emergency Management Policy, Procedure, and Theory, Environmental/ Occupational Health and Safety, Cybersecurity, Exercise Design and Development, Emergency Planning, Emergency Management Communications, GIS and/or Emergency Management related Information Technology courses, and related subject areas. Full-Time, non-Tenure Track Position : Candidates with a master’s degree and relevant field experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a Full-Time Temporary Faculty position for the 2025-2026 Academic Year (September 2026 - June 2027). This is a one-year, benefitted, non-tenure-track position with potential for renewal. 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. Academic rank of the successful candidate determined by academic background and experience. Preferred Qualifications Professional licenses/certifications related to Emergency Management, National & Homeland Security, and/or Environmental/ Occupational Health and Safety Record of relevant academic research and writing Salary $70,000-$74,000; Academy offers generous benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with education, qualifications and experience. How to Apply To Apply : Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. The MMA application is 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 fifteen-minute presentation on a relevant topic. Finalists must complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Please note, the Academy is not sponsoring immigration visas at this time.