Assistant Professor, Occupational Safety and Health

Position Information

Posting Number FAC Job Title Assistant Professor, Occupational Safety and Health

Number of Vacancies 1 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

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Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term Academic Year Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track) Department Occupational Safety and Health Anticipated Start Date August 2026 Summary of

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include full-time teaching and advising students in the occupational safety and health program. Related duties include university services, conducting scholarship/research, participating in curriculum development, pursuing grant opportunities, building relationships with local industry, and recruitment of students, along with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

Ph.D. in Occupational Safety and Health or related field is required. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Candidate must be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate-level coursework related to occupational health and safety. Successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to effectively contribute to a collaborative academic environment. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Preferred

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), and OSHA Authorized Trainer (Construction and/or General Industry) are strongly preferred. Those with relevant teaching experience in higher education or industrial training as well as experience with online teaching platforms and methodologies, are preferred for their ability to contribute practical expertise to the program.

Physical Demands Work Hours Annual Salary $61,362 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Pay Plan Faculty III