October 2, 2007 FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report

October 2, 2007 FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report

(1) LOUISIANASTATEUNIVERSITY -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELATEDPOSITIONS:

Have just received the solicitations pasted in below from LSU:

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

(Research/One or more positions)

StephensonDisasterManagementInstituteLouisianaStateUniversity has recently initiated the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI), located in the E. J. Ourso College of Business. The SDMI's ambition is to become a premier international research institution. Its mission is to help improve the practice of disaster and crisis management through high-quality research and executive-level education. The SDMI aims to become a multidisciplinary research center that commands respect among both academics and practitioners.

In its first hiring round, the SDMI now invites applications for up to four Assistant/Associate/Full Professors in disciplines related to disaster and crisis management research beginning in Fall 2008. Fields may include, but are not limited to: Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy and Management, Political Science, Sociology, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Economics, Psychology, or Geography.

Outstanding candidates are expected to devote most of their time to research that has applied potential. Applicants should be doctoral degree holders having undertaken original research that has contributed to the body of knowledge in their respective field, and a strong publication record or evidence of the potential to generate quality scholarship. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, sociology or related disciplines. Additional Qualifications Desired: Grant writer/recipient or proven revenue generating ability in chosen areas of expertise; demonstrated interest in crisis and disaster management, executive education, decision-making or related areas.

An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is January 2, 2008 or until candidates are selected. Send curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), three letters of recommendation, and cover letter to:

Warren Eller, Ph.D.

Associate Director, SDMI

E.J.OursoCollege of Business

1103 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

LouisianaStateUniversity

Ref: Log #1049

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

E-mail:

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

(Two positions)

In its first hiring round, the SDMI now invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researchers in disciplines related to disaster and crisis management research beginning in Fall, 2008. Fields may include, but are not limited to: Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy and Management, Political Science, Sociology, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Economics, Psychology, or Geography.

Outstanding candidates are expected to devote full-time to research.

Applicants should be doctoral degree or ABD that has defended by the time of appointment. Applicants should have evidence of the potential to generate quality scholarship. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D., ABD, or equivalent degree. Additional Qualifications Desired: Grant writer/recipient or proven revenue generating ability in chosen areas of expertise; interest in crisis and disaster management, executive education, decision-making or related areas.

Warren Eller, Ph.D.

Associate Director, SDMI

E.J.OursoCollege of Business

1103 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

LouisianaStateUniversity

Ref: Log #1050

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

E-mail:

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

B.Wayne Blanchard, Ph.D., CEM

Higher Education Project Manager

Emergency Management Institute

NationalEmergencyTrainingCenter

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Department of Homeland Security

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