[Iefac.list] Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Safety Technology Faculty Position

[Hughes-Price, Leann]

The College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University invites applications for a new tenure-track Safety Technology faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to support the Bachelor of Science in Safety Technology degree program and the M.S. in Safety degree program in the Division of Applied Science and Technology. The preferred start date for the position is January 2, 2019.
The Division of Applied Science and Technology offers one undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees: a BS in Safety Technology, an MS in Safety, an MS in Environmental Science, and an MS in Technology Management. The Division is housed in the College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE), a multi-disciplinary college with a wide range of faculty expertise and interests. The new state-of-the-art Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex was opened in 2015.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student's critical thinking and the College's support of interdisciplinary programs of study.
Position Description. Reporting to the chair of the Division, the position of assistant professor will:

1.       Teach undergraduate and graduate Safety Technology courses and laboratories.

2.       Advise and mentor students.

3.       Be actively engaged in research/scholarly, teaching, advising, professional development and service activities.

4.       Initiate a vigorous research program and publish scholarship in refereed journals.

5.       Apply for internal and external funding in support of teaching, research and professional service.

6.       Supervise student research.

7.       Participate in professional activities, including meetings, workshops and other relevant activities including establishing appropriate relationships with industry.

8.       Participate in activities related to ASAC/ABET accreditation.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student's critical thinking and the college's support of interdisciplinary programs of study. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant professor level, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:

1.       An earned Ph.D. in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering or a closely related field is preferred.  The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and have the ability and experience to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
2.       Candidates should be able to develop funded research and possess an ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
3.       Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills.
4.       Demonstrated strong commitment to and potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
5.       Demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses and laboratories.


Application Procedure

The following items must be submitted electronically to (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__marshall.peopleadmin.com_&d=DwIFAg&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=t-xTTwxGPLZVFgDL_VlP-G-mdRzdYEp5Oe3tRhNl8V4&s=GIhMcji6uCK7z_QAmzbbVnvOdE2j3-3rfITNUXdsx2M&e=):
1.       Letter of application
2.       Current Vita

3.       Names of three (3) references and complete contact information

4.       Statement of proposed research plans at MU
5.       Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
Selected candidates interviewing on campus must have official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded to the Chair of the search committee by their degree granting institutions prior to scheduling an on-campus interview.

Application Deadline
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A starting date of January 2, 2019 is anticipated.

Marshall University is an AA/EO employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. Marshall is also part of the NSF-LSAMP: Kentucky West Virginia Alliance for Minority Participation Project to increase both the total number of STEM degrees awarded and the number of STEM degrees awarded to underrepresented students. Successful women and minority applicants can benefit from these programs.


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