Assistant Professor - Occupational & Environmental Safety and Health - 15145

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ATTENTION:

The Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health (OESH) in the College of Business & Economics (CoBE) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Environmental/Occupational Safety & Health beginning August 2019. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses for the Occupational Safety B.S. (distributed, construction safety, and environmental management emphases) and graduate courses for the M.S. in Environmental Safety & Health (online), research, and service to the university and community. Research expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include:

Risk management and loss control (commercial and workers comp insurance preferred)
Environmental law, auditing, management systems, and policy
Construction safety and health, Construction management
ISO auditing/management systems and international safety and health

This is a renewable nine-month appointment with summer semester options available. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level, although well-qualified/experienced applicants at higher levels will also be considered.

JOB DETAILS:

The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses in occupational and environmental safety and health as part of the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and the Master of Science in Environmental Safety & Health. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate and graduate students, results in publications and presentations, and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

UWW seeks demonstrated commitment to diversity, both cultural and across learning styles. All faculty at UWW may be required to teach online and hybrid courses, weekend classes, and/or evening classes. They may also be required to serve the university and local community in a variety of modalities, including leading learning communities, mentoring students, and providing development opportunities for colleagues, schools, and community groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, EdD, JD, etc.) in an environmental safety and health or closely related field, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Risk management and loss control (commercial and workers comp insurance preferred)
  • Environmental law, auditing, management systems, and policy
  • Construction safety and health, Construction management
  • Engineering
  • Public health or policy

• ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2019; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2020 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and graduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with diverse populations and serving as active member of the university community. A research record in the area of environmental safety and health, or the ability to develop and carry out a research agenda, is required. Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates with professional experience in OESH and professional certification are desirable (CSP, CIH, ARM, CRM, PE, CHMM, REM, etc.). Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, experience, and certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-Time teaching responsibilities may include, not limited to:

1. Personal and Public Safety
2. Introduction to OSH
3. Risk Management and Loss Control (new course)
4. Safety in the Construction Industry
5. Construction Safety Management
6. Fundamentals Environmental Law
7. Environmental Management
8. Analysis and Design for Safety in Industrial Operations

Additional teaching responsibilities potentially include:

1. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
2. Curriculum development and review for improvement and re-accreditation
3. Internship supervision

Research expectations are for all tenure-track positions to pursue an active research agenda including: applying for grants, collaborating with other faculty or members of the EHS community, and publication of research. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee work at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UWW may be required to teach online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings or on weekends [if applicable]. Faculty may also elect to teach New Student Seminar or University Learning Communities, or participate in other programs geared toward improving to student success.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health (http://www.uww.edu/cobe/departments/safety) prepares students for rewarding careers protecting America's workforce, the public and the natural environment. Our faculty are nationally-recognized, and our graduates are highly-sought after.

Coursework covers a wide range of subjects including approaches to accident prevention, environmental protection, ergonomics, fire prevention, and legal aspects among others. The students are provided with essential skills that enable them to recognize and evaluate risks, and to devise and implement effective methods of control. In addition, students are provided with a number of practical work site experiences, culminating in a full semester internship with a practicing ESH professional. Our B.S. in Occupational Safety degree is ABET-ASAC accredited, and the B.S. and M.S. degrees are BCSP qualified academic programs (QAP) so graduates can obtain the graduate safety practitioner designation (https://www.bcsp.org/GSP).

The UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (http://www.uww.edu/cobe) is an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial learning community dedicated to sharing values, knowledge and skills to prepare current and future business professionals to contribute successfully and responsibly in a global business environment. UWW CoBE is Wisconsin’s largest AACSB accredited business school, offering nationally recognized traditional classroom and online course offerings and bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Complete applications received by February 25, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in phone and/or online screening interviews and/or on campus interviews.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. T.W. Loushine
Search and Screen Chair
262-472-1208
loushint@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter/Letter of Interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

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