Instructor, Occupational Safety and Health
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health at Murray State University is seeking to fill a full-time, nine-month instructor position, beginning August 2020.
Full-time teaching and advising of students in the occupational safety and health program. Related duties include recruitment of students, university service, curriculum development, and interaction with local industry.
Minimum Education RequirementsMaster of Science degree from an ABET accredited occupational safety and health program is required.
Minimum Experience and Skill RequirementsCandidate must be qualified to teach undergraduate level coursework in and related to occupational safety and health and have significant industrial safety and health experience. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Preferred Education and/or Experience QualificationsThe following certifications are highly desirable: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and OSHA authorized trainer. Online teaching experience is desirable.
Physical DemandsWork HoursMinimum SalaryMaximum Salary$40,000 Posting Details Posting Date10/29/2019Closing Date01/31/2020Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAlong with the application, the following items must be included:
• Letter of application including teaching philosophy and diversity statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of Transcripts
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of Transcripts
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. 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. 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. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, 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.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
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412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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