Assistant Professor - Environmental Health Sciences - Western Carolina University (Job)
Description:
We encourage candidates with the ability to teach courses such as air quality, introductory environmental health, industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety, or environmental justice to apply. Responsibilities of the position include: (1) teaching undergraduate courses within the residential Environmental Health Sciences curriculum; (2) developing a well-defined scholarly/research agenda, (3) providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community; and (4) advising and mentoring undergraduate students in collaboration with the Advising Center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the vision and mission of Environmental Health Sciences program, along with that of the School, College, and University.
- Develop and deliver content and courses within the Environmental Health Sciences program such as, but not limited to, Air Quality Control and Laboratory, Introduction to Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Introduction to Public Health.
- Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center with regard to academic progress and professional development.
- Engage in scholarly activities and creative contributions within the profession based upon the Boyer Model of scholarship.
- Provide service to the university, profession, and community.
- Maintain currency and contemporary expertise in the academic discipline through continuing education, scholarship, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels.
- Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff involved in the Environmental Health Sciences program, School of Health Sciences, and across the university.
- Submit appropriate artifacts, narratives, and data related to program, liberal studies, and accreditation assessment and continuous improvement.
- Carry out other assignments and duties as assigned by the Environmental Health Sciences Program Director, Director of the School of Health Sciences, and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Skills/Eligibility:
We seek candidates who demonstrate their ability to work with, and be sensitive to the educational needs of, first generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and rural populations; and support the University’s commitment to Honoring Our Promise. The Environmental Health Sciences program is committed to building a community whose members have diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience for a regional comprehensive university. Opportunities for summer teaching with additional compensation are available.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in environmental health, public health, environmental biology, or related field (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD, DSc) from a regionally accredited institution (ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by May 2025) with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
One-year prior teaching experience in the discipline.
One-year research or practice based experience in the field.
Evidence of scholarly activity and a research agenda.
Evidence of service to the profession or community.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional credentials or certifications in environmental health (i.e., Registered Environmental Health Specialist) or occupational health & safety (i.e., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist).
Evidence of engaging undergraduate students in high impact practices, including undergraduate research.
Prior professional practice-based experience in the field (i.e., Registered Sanitarian Registered Environmental Health Sciences, public health practice or experience at the local, state, or federal level).
How to Apply:
- Letter of application.
- Current CV.
- List of a minimum of 3 professional references with complete contact information.
- Description of your teaching philosophy.
- Description of your research/scholarly agenda.
- Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher.
- Copy of credentials and certifications.