[Hiring] Intro to Digital Tech and Public Safety @Wilfrid Laurier University

Role Description

This course is designed to provide the learner with an overview and understanding of the many digital technologies, IT-dependant systems, and emerging technologies that impact public safety as well as introduce the underlying theme of digital literacy requirements for public safety personnel. The landscape of public safety has rapidly shifted to be increasingly digital as opposed to traditionally physical, resulting in a myriad of new public safety risks, threats, and response methodologies. In recognition of society’s increased dependence on digital systems, Public Safety Canada has identified not only a National Cyber Security Strategy, but also a dramatic identification of new cyber-related threats, digital technology requirements for all sectors of public safety, and digital threats to the economic and physical critical infrastructure of Canada.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Discipline:
  • Public Administration
  • Public Safety
  • Criminology
  • Digital Media
  • Business Administration
• Doctorate preferred
• Extensive research and/or work experience in the field of public safety with a focus on:
  • Tactical aspects
  • Structural aspects
  • Legal aspects
  • Social aspects
  • Administrative aspects of digital technologies in public safety
• Experience in teaching in an online format
• Previous experience in developing courses and/or teaching in an online environment
• Receptive to incorporating pedagogical approaches that embrace online adult learners
• Knowledge of learning management systems (particularly Brightspace from Desire2Learn) would be an asset

Requirements

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants)
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

Benefits

• Salary: $10,212.40

Application Process

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Scott Blandford
Public Safety
Wilfrid Laurier University

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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. Applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.