St. Petersburg College

Position Description

 

 

 

POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor, Public Safety Administration

 

 

DEPARTMENT: College of Public Safety Administration           SITE: Various

 

 

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional 12 Month                             GRADE: N/A

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the College and continuing professional development.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaches undergraduate upper division level courses within the College of Public Safety Administration.

  • Inspires students and supports their development as future professionals

  • Fosters student motivation, learning and achievement through adult learning principles

  • Designs, analyzes and improves the public safety curriculum

  • Demonstrates both the art and science of teaching

  • Maintains appropriate professional liaisons with local, state and national governmental and professional agencies

  • Develops on-line and improves on-line courses

  • Assesses College of Public Safety Administration programs against state and national standards

  • Possesses thorough understanding of state and national accreditation standards and appropriate assessment strategies

  • Facilitates active programs of professional development

  • Promotes academic excellence and scholarships

  • Serves on various college committees

  • Advises students in the College of Public Safety Administration

  • Works flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends and multiple campuses

  • Mentor new adjunct and full-time faculty

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree required, Doctorate preferred. Degrees in Public Safety Administration or related fields with 18  graduate hours in Criminology or Criminal Justice or Emergency Management or Fire Science preferred ; a distinguished record of excellence in teaching and service.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in college/university teaching, curriculum development and student advising.

Practical work experience in the field of public safety administration.

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated knowledge of operations, management and administration of public safety organizations. A clear understanding of best practices in teaching Public Administration/Public Safety Administration. Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff and community constituents throughout the public safety community.  Strong written and oral communication skills; computer skills.