Description

Salary: $7,210 per course

Status: Part Time

POSITION:  
Adjunct Faculty, MA in Cultural Heritage Management
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences 
Advanced Academic Programs 

INSTITUTION:  
Johns Hopkins University 

Institution Description:
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. As part of the nation's first research university, AAP offers high-quality master's degrees and certificate programs at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU's Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP enrolls almost 6,000 students each academic year in over 45 programs and distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP's graduate offerings. AAP's website, https://advanced.jhu.edu/, provides additional information.

Position Description:

We are seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach an asynchronous online course on Heritage Risk Management and Security for the Cultural Heritage Management MA program. The ideal candidate will have a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field. Prior to teaching the course in Summer 2026, the candidate will co-teach with an existing faculty mentor in the spring of 2026 to gain familiarity with the program's learning outcomes, students, and course management system. After this mentorship period, the candidate will assume full responsibility for teaching the course in the summer of 2026.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a robust background in risk management, security studies, or related fields, with demonstrated experience in cultural heritage protection or disaster mitigation strategies. They should be enthusiastic about fostering collaborative discussions and preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the future of global heritage preservation. A master's degree or higher in a relevant discipline is required, along with a commitment to inclusive education and student engagement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, with a master's degree at minimum.
• At least three years of professional work experience in heritage management or disaster mitigation.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a relevant field
• 1-3 years of graduate-level teaching experience
• Five years of professional work experience in heritage management or disaster mitigation
• Strong interest in advising graduate students interested in a cereer in the heritage sector

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled.

Candidates must submit the following:

• A cover letter highlighting your experience working in heritage risk management, as well as describing your approach to teaching
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations for the two most recently taught courses, if available
• Transcript from highest degree earned
• The selected candidate will undergo a background check and provide three references