Adjunct Lecturer - Emergency Management and Homeland Security (Continuous Posting)

Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Tue Apr 28 2026 Job Description The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is the first of its kind in the nation; uniting people, technology and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century. The Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex (ETEC) is the $180M research, instructional and entrepreneurial complex in which CEHC resides, providing our faculty state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and teaching spaces. Primary Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in emergency management and homeland security in one or more areas such as emergency management, homeland security, research methods, leadership and ethics, project management, critical inquiry and communication, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to Department Chair Supervises the following positions: none Job Requirements Knowledge of emergency management and homeland security concepts in one or more areas such as research methods, leadership and ethics, project management, critical inquiry and communication, or justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ability to design and deliver effective undergraduate and/or graduate instruction in emergency management and homeland security across in‑person, online, and hybrid modalities. Ability to incorporate applied field experience or current professional practices in emergency management and homeland security into academic coursework. Ability to communicate effectively and foster an inclusive learning environment that supports student success within a diverse academic community. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role. Minimum Qualifications A MA or MS in criminology, criminal justice, political science, public policy, disaster science, sociology, geography, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Three or more years of academic teaching or professional training experience. Demonstrated readiness to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in varying modalities (in‑person, online, and/or hybrid). Preferred Qualifications A PhD in criminology, criminal justice, political science, public policy, disaster science, sociology, geography, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Experience teaching graduate courses in emergency management, homeland security, and research methods such as preparedness and response, mitigation and recovery, crises and vulnerable population, governance and stakeholders, risk theory and management, research design, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and professional analytical skills. Demonstrated experience or teaching in multiple modalities (in‑person, online, and/or hybrid). One or more years working in the field of emergency management and homeland security. Working Environment Typical office environment In‑person and online courses Collaborative and interdisciplinary academic environment Professional Rank and Salary Range Adjunct Lecturer Additional Information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, UAlbany is not an E‑Verify employer. THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER Please apply online via #J-18808-Ljbffr The University at Albany, State University of New York