Assistant Teaching Professor

Assistant Teaching Profess or Emergency and Disaster Health Systems (EDHS) College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC)

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$60,300 - $68,800/year The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems (EDHS) at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) (http://edhs.umbc.edu) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 2026. We seek a dynamic educator to join our newly updated curriculum, which addresses the evolving landscape of emergency and disaster health. The Assistant Teaching Professor responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction across online, hybrid, and in-person formats, including clinical courses; leading clinical simulations and laboratory training; developing innovative, evidence-based course materials and assessments; providing academic and professional mentorship to students, including capstone oversight; and engaging in departmental, college, and university service, including accreditation maintenance. Assistant Teaching Professors teach four courses in the Fall semester and four courses in the Spring semester each academic year. Initial appointments are multi-year contracts with eligibility for renewal and promotion within the teaching faculty ranks. Potential summer teaching for additional compensation may be available. Required qualifications include A Master?s degree in emergency health services, public health, disaster science, or a related field focused on pre-hospital emergency health services, high-fidelity simulations, and paramedicine; Current Paramedic (NRP) or higher EMS level certification in good standing; MICRB certification (or the ability to obtain it within five years); Demonstrated success in university-level teaching; Experience with high-fidelity clinical simulation and laboratory instruction; Experience working with diverse student populations; Experience with online and hands-on clinical skills teaching. Preferred qualifications include Experience serving as a Clinical Coordinator for a CoAEMSP-accredited program, Expertise in disaster epidemiology, emergency management policy, or writing-intensive curriculum development. Applicants should submit Cover letter (2-page limit) outlining teaching experience and interest in the position, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Statement of teaching philosophy: (1-page) addressing innovative pedagogical approaches and the use of technology in the classroom, Statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion: (1-page) describing the candidate?s experience with or commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds, and Contact information for three (3) professional references. UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University's core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service. Applicants must apply through Interfolio link: https://apply.interfolio.com/187611 Questions can be directed to Dr. Lauren Clay at ehssearch@umbc.edu with

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