LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CHAIR AND INSTRUCTOR; HALL COUNTY - GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

Lanier Technical College – Hall County campus is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt, salaried position.  NOTE:  A background check and employer/professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION:                    Emergency Management Program Chair and Instructor

REPORTS TO:             Dean of Business, Public Safety, and Professional Services

SALARY:                       Low to Upper $60’s annually, depending on education & qualifications

EFFECTIVE:                July 1, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

                         Under general supervision, develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives; Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited Emergency Management courses; Assists with teaching classes in other public safety areas, such as Fire Science or Criminal Justice; Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives; Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests; Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate; Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area; Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students; Assists with student  recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. Work with Dean to coordinate adjunct instructors; Manages administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, developing syllabi and teaching courses. Also performs various duties as Program Chair, i.e. oversees all adjunct personnel and provides all information to complete various departmental and College reports. Other work-related duties as assigned by Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management or closely related field such as Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire & Emergency Services, or Public Administration from a regionally accredited college or university;

·       Credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting agencies;

·       Three (3) years of relevant work experience in a public safety field;

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·       Ability to work flexible hours, teach at any College campus, and juggle multiple & competing priorities

·       Ability to participate in appropriate staff development and campus activities

·       Ability to effectively supervise students in the classroom

·       Ability to develop and evaluate lesson plans, and select appropriate textbooks

·       Ability to effectively direct and assess students’ progress in achieving required competencies

·       Ability to effectively handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, data collection, and reporting for license agency, accreditation agencies, and the College

·       Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fair and unbiased manner, and to maintain a pleasant, professional relationship with students and faculty/staff

·       Skill in the operation of work-related computers

·       Appropriate oral and written communication skills that effectively communicate information to students who might function at the new, beginning, or advanced level

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

·       Effective decision making and problem-solving skills

·       A positive attitude and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

·       Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or closely related field such as Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire & Emergency Services, or Public Administration from a regionally accredited college or university;

·       More than three (3) years of relevant work experience;

·       Previous teaching experience, especially at the postsecondary level;

·       Previous experience teaching on-line;

·       P.O.S.T certified instructor;

·       Certifications in Fire Science field;

·       Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

STATE OF GA BENEFITS INCLUDE: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. 

Salary : $29 - $33