Core Faculty - Academic Lead

Disaster and Emergency Management

Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University is seeking applications for the position of Core
Faculty in the School of Peace and Conflict Management, Faculty of
Social and Applied Sciences. In this full-time faculty position,
balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities with research,
you will play a key role in the delivery of the Master of Arts program
in Disaster and Emergency Management.

This Master\'s program - the first of its kind in Canada - offers a
unique career opportunity to the right individual. In this exciting
position you will be a highly motivated scholar-practitioner with the
knowledge, skills and ability needed to champion the new program
throughout its launch, development, growth and maturation. You will be
expected to help shape the development of Canada\'s emerging disaster
and emergency management field by forging partnerships and linkages with
government agencies, private sector organizations, and other
institutions, as well as through the articulation and implementation of
a relevant research agenda.

To be well suited for this role you will possess the following
qualifications:

A PhD in a relevant field is essential

A broad theoretical and practical understanding of the field

Well recognized for your contributions to the field

Strong academic credentials that will attract other key faculty

A proven track record in teaching and administration, preferably at the
post-secondary level

A proven ability to build partnerships with public, private and
non-governmental agencies

A well-established network of industry contacts

A demonstrated record of research and publication

Experience with outcomes-based curriculum, action-research, web-based
distance education

Sound computer literacy skills

Familiarity with Canada\'s current capacity and future needs

International work experience in the field will be an asset

Royal Roads University is located in Victoria, BC. It is mandated by the
Province to offer applied professional interdisciplinary degrees
programs and focus on applied research. With a reputation for
innovation, it is a leader in online delivery and attracts primarily
mature learners already in the work-force. The new degree in Disaster
and Emergency Management fits the mandate. This two-year
interdisciplinary graduate degree, which is scheduled for launch in the
2007/08 fiscal year, is designed to provide graduates with the
managerial and strategic ability to assess, prepare for, mitigate,
respond to and recover from traditional natural environmental disasters
as well as human-induced disasters, both at home and abroad. The program
is designed to educate graduates to manage public, private and
non-government emergency management programs rather than to train first
responders.

In addition to a collegial learning community, RRU offers a
comprehensive compensation package to core faculty, with a starting
salary and academic rank based on qualificatsibility of it becoming a
continuing appointment, subject to performance and program needs. Please
forward your cover letter to:

Email: <rru-career-opportunities@royalroads.ca>

Competition #06-096a

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Human Resources - Career Opportunities

Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road

Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2

Fax: (250) 391-2570

Tel: (250) 391-2511

Review of interest received will commence on November 30, 2006

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only
those candidates short-listed for further consideration will be
contacted. If you are sending your application via e-mail, please ensure
that your electronic file is saved in MS Word, Adobe, or text format.

RRU is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of
equity in employment. Preference is given to Canadian citizens and
applicants with Landed Immigrant status.

Please note that two of our heritage buildings, including Hatley Castle,
have some areas that are not easily accessible to persons who use
wheelchairs. Please call 391-2511 for information and assistance if you
are dropping off your application in person.