Career Center

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Department of Emergency Health Services

Visiting Lecturer

http://ehs.umbc.edu

The Department of Emergency Health Services (EHS) at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer for the 2022-23 academic year with the potential for renewal based on performance and the availability of funding. The position involves a mix of teaching and service to the department based on the qualifications, experience, and interests of the individual selected for the position. The EHS Department is in the process of updating curricular offerings to meet the evolving emergency health landscape. We are excited to invite new perspectives into this process.

We seek a candidate to teach in our undergraduate and/or graduate programs including clinical courses (EMT/EMR, MICRB certified), emergency management, disaster science, epidemiology, and/or writing intensive courses. Interest in or experience with the following is desirable: mentoring student capstone experiences, innovative course design or teaching methods, student learning assessment, and curriculum development. We value a candidate who can teach from differing points of view, engage diverse student populations, and has a commitment to or experience in fostering inclusive excellence.

The candidate will hold a terminal degree in emergency health services or related field. Doctorate (i.e., PhD, JD) or ABD in emergency management, disaster science, public health, or related field with a focus on emergency health, hazards, or disasters preferred.

UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our faculty. We encourage applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants from outside of the United States are also encouraged. UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The candidate will hold a terminal degree in emergency health services or related field. Doctorate (i.e., PhD, JD) or ABD in emergency management, disaster science, public health, or related field with a focus on emergency health, hazards, or disasters preferred.

Application deadline is June 30, 2022. Review of application materials will begin July 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the deadline will be reviewed first and with priority.

Please submit the following application materials: (1) a 2-page cover letter explaining interests and qualifications; (2) a CV; (3) a 1‐page statement of teaching philosophy and (4) a 1-page statement on experience with or attitude towards diversity and inclusion in the academic setting; and (5) list of 3 references (letters will be requested for candidates invited for an interview). Please submit all application materials via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/107295).

Starting date is August 22, 2022.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Lauren Clay at ehssearch@umbc.edu with Interfolio 107295 in the Subject Line. For access or uploading questions, please contact Interfolio directly at help@interfolio.com or by phone at (877) 997-8807, 9–6 Eastern Time M–F.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

About University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.

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