Position Information
Posting Number F0601068Position Title Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor; Occupational Health Science Department Engineering & Industrial Professions FLSA Exempt General Description
The University of North Alabama's department of Engineering and Industrial Professions ( https:// www. una.edu/eip/) invites applications for a full- time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level, specializing in occupational health and safety and/or industrial hygiene. This position will have teaching responsibilities that involve instruction at both UNA's main campus located in Florence, AL, and at the Guizhou University- University of North Alabama International College of Engineering and Technology located in Guiyang, China. The standard teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester, with all instruction being provided in English. This position will begin in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Initial review of applications will begin on April 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
The OHS program at UNA's main campus is one of only four bachelor's-level, ABET-accredited industrial hygiene programs in the United States. The program is designated as a Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and supported by a NIOSH Training Project Grant.
Essential Job Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach program-related coursework in occupational health and safety related to (but not limited to) regulatory compliance, advanced safety concepts, ergonomics, safety management, and toxicology; Develop curricula related to (but not limited to) occupational safety and industrial hygiene; Advise and mentor students; Participate in scholarly activity; Be involved in service to the university, college, department, and profession, and support the department's current ABET- accreditation process. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff in written form, verbally, and inter-personally; Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, administrators, and staff; Exhibit excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability or desire to teach and/or learn to teach a varied and evolving curriculum; Ability to plan and perform hands-on development of laboratory equipment and exercises; and the ability to demonstrate written and spoken fluency in English (fluency in Mandarin/Southwestern Mandarin is desired, but not required).
Additional Duties Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health Science, Industrial Hygiene, or relevant science field is required; Five plus years of industry experience in health and safety is preferred; teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred; certifications relevant to environmental health and safety (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are preferred but not required.
Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. This position also requires submission of a one-page diversity statement at the time of application. Details regarding the diversity statement may be found here.
Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected]. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click hereto fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256-765-4291.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
Certifications relevant to environmental health and safety (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are preferred but not required.
Essential Physical Requirements Environmental Working Conditions Special Vision Requirements Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Is the position Full-Time or Part-Time? Full-Time Duration of Appointment/Assignment EEO Statement
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.
Position Type Faculty Posting Date 02/14/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
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