SAFE220 VA2: Intro to Digital Tech and Public Safety W27

Position Title: SAFE220 VA2: Intro to Digital Tech and Public Safety

Term: Winter 2027 (January 4 – April 30, 2027)

Days/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total

Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous

Type of Instruction:

Anticipated Class Size: 75

Additional Course Requirements: N/A

Posted on: May 22, 2026

Posting ends: June 5, 2026

Position Summary: 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 – Required: Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Discipline: Public Administration, Public Safety, Criminology, Digital Media, Business Administration

Qualifications - Other: Doctorate preferred. Extensive research and/or work experience in the field of public safety with a focus on the tactical, structural, legal, social, and administrative aspects of digital technologies found in and/or used in public safety in the Canadian context and/or in conjunction with public safety policies and/or mandates across national and/or international jurisdictions. Experience in teaching in an online format, with previous experience in developing courses and/or teaching in an online environment and should be receptive to incorporating pedagogical approaches   that specifically embrace online adult learners. Knowledge of learning management systems (particularly Brightspace from Desire2Learn) would be an asset.

Salary: $10,212.40

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application)

• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

• • On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course.

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Scott Blandford

Public Safety

Wilfrid Laurier University

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