Adjunct, Cybersecurity and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management

The University of St Thomas seeks an adjunct faculty member to support graduate education focused on emergency and disaster management, with an emphasis on cybersecurity and the role of artificial intelligence in emergency operations. This role will be delivered as an 8-week, fully online, asynchronous course during Fall 2027.

Course Overview

The selected adjunct instructor will teach and/or develop an 8-week graduate course in Emergency and Disaster Management on Cybersecurity and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management. The course format is fully online and asynchronous for graduate learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach graduate-level course content for an 8-week, online, asynchronous course.
• Integrate relevant professional experiences, case studies, and current research into course materials.
• Examine cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure and their implications for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Address applications, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and emergency management.
• Evaluate student learning using assignments, discussions, and other appropriate assessment methods.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain regular communication with students throughout the course.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience; or
  • A sustained record of scholarly achievement demonstrated by at least four academic works, such as peer-reviewed publications, books, book chapters, funded research, or other recognized scholarly contributions.
• Relevant experience may include cybersecurity operations, information assurance, critical infrastructure protection, cyber risk management, emergency management, disaster response, artificial intelligence applications, or related areas.

Relevant Disciplines

• Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Assurance, Cyber Operations
• Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice
• Public Administration, Public Policy, Risk Management, Engineering
• Or other closely related fields

Preferred Expertise

• Cybersecurity threats and risk management
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Cyber incident response and recovery
• Artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity and emergency management
• Cybersecurity policy and governance
• Integration of technology into emergency preparedness, response, and decision-making

Location and Work Arrangement

Saint Paul, MN (remote).

Compensation

The salary range is USD 1,000 to 5,600 per month, depending on student enrollment.

Initial course development compensation is listed as $4,000.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé and a cover letter.
• The cover letter should highlight relevant academic credentials, professional experience, and qualifications to teach the course.
• Candidates may include information about teaching experience, online instruction, scholarly publications, research, or other professional accomplishments.
• Application materials should demonstrate how the background and expertise align with the course content and minimum qualification requirements.