Professor, Community and Business Resilience - Part Time
Status: Part Time (September – December 2026)
Hours: 3 hours per week, Wednesday mornings
Home Campus: Fennell Campus (in-person delivery)
Rate of Pay: $97.25 - $168.70 per hour
Start Rate: Upon hire, Human Resources will conduct a rate calculation based on completed education and work experience to determine the step within the range as per the Collective Agreement.
Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available
Posting Date: July 14th, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
Job Summary
We are looking for a professor to teach a Community and Business Resilience course in our Protection Security and Investigation program.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of academic credentials, industry expertise, and teaching effectiveness related to emergency management, business continuity, community resilience, and public safety.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Business Continuity, Disaster and Emergency Management, Security Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
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Demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Emergency management and incident response
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Business continuity and organizational resilience
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Community safety and emergency preparedness
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Threat and risk assessment
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Crisis management and recovery planning
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Public safety, policing, fire, EMS, healthcare, municipal, or security operations
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Working knowledge of Incident Management System (IMS) principles and emergency response frameworks, including IMS certifications.
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Experience conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, continuity planning, or emergency response planning within community or organizational environments.
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Demonstrated understanding of current legislation, standards, best practices, and emerging trends related to emergency management and organizational resilience.
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Experience using case studies, applied learning, simulations, and scenario-based exercises to support student learning.
Assets
- Professional certifications related to emergency management, business continuity, incident management, or public safety.
- Experience working within municipal, provincial, federal, healthcare, education, or private-sector emergency management environments.
- Membership or involvement with relevant professional associations in emergency management, business continuity, or public safety.
Teaching and Facilitation Skills
- Previous postsecondary teaching, training, facilitation, or instructional experience is preferred.
- Ability to engage diverse learners using inclusive, student-centred, and experiential teaching methodologies.
- Strong curriculum delivery skills, including the ability to connect theory with real-world emergency and continuity management practices.
- Ability to support students in developing critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in high-pressure or emergency scenarios.
- Experience developing and evaluating assignments, presentations, simulations, and applied assessments.
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated research, analytical, and critical evaluation skills.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and student success.
- Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technologies used in postsecondary environments.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/
