Instructor, Occupational Safety and Health
Murray State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

20240035FAC

Job Title:

Instructor, Occupational Safety and Health

About Murray State:

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

Academic Year

Position Type:

Faculty (Non-Tenure-Track)

Department:

Occupational Safety and Health

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor beginning August 2024.

Responsibilities include full-time teaching and advisement of students in the occupational safety and health program. Related duties may include but are not limited to recruitment of students, university service, scholarship/research, curriculum development and interaction with local industry.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Master of Science Degree from an ABET accredited occupational safety and health program.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

Candidate must be qualified to teach undergraduate level coursework in and related to occupational safety and health and have significant industrial training experience. Experience with safety and health program development is beneficial. Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential to the successful candidate.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Candidates with real-world experience in occupational safety and health will be preferred.

Minimum Salary:

$45,000

Maximum Salary:

$45,000

Posting Date:

11/29/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of transcripts
• Three (3) professional references

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by February 5, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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