Assistant Professor, Teaching Pathway, Occupational Health and Safety in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Mgmt.

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of South Florida is hiring a full-time, non-tenure-earning faculty member in the Teaching Pathway in Occupational Health and Safety in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management. The incumbent will establish research and workforce development collaborations with centers and programs in the Southeast Consortium for Occupational Risk and Engagement (SCORE). They will collaborate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve instructional and training activities related to a future industrial hygiene program and other SCORE programs. The position requires on-site presence consistent with university expectations and reports directly to the Chair of Health Policy and Systems Management. The Chair will meet annually with the incumbent to discuss the upcoming assignment year and review performance from the previous year. The position includes teaching online and in-person courses related to occupational health and safety and/or healthcare management; advising students; contributing to interprofessional education; and collaborating with faculty across USF Health and the University. Scholarship may include peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and translation of research into practice. Independent, sustained funded research is not required. The incumbent will also participate in departmental, college, university, community, and professional service activities, including faculty governance and professional organizations.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution (PhD, DrPH, ScD, JD, or equivalent) in public health, occupational health and safety, health management, business, law, or a closely related field.
Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Three years of experience in occupational health and safety and/or healthcare systems management related to safety.
Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications related to occupational health and safety or safety management.
Active participation in national organizations and discipline-appropriate leadership activities.
Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to contribute service commensurate with the College's mission.
Demonstrated ability to meet expectations for collegiality and participation as a University citizen.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or another occupational safety and health-related professional certification.
Demonstrated experience with occupational health and safety and/or healthcare management.
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
Experience advising undergraduate and graduate students.
Peer-reviewed journal publications.
Experience presenting at national and/or international conferences.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach online and in-class courses related to occupational health and safety and/or healthcare management.
Participate in college-wide teaching initiatives and USF Health interprofessional education programs.
Collaborate in teaching with faculty in other USF Health colleges and across the University.
Advise students and serve on thesis and doctoral committees as appropriate.
Contribute to scholarly literature through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or translation of scholarship to the field.
Collaborate with faculty across the College, USF Health, and USF on translational research initiatives.
Establish research and workforce development collaborations with centers and programs within SCORE.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve instructional and training activities related to a future industrial hygiene program and other SCORE programs.
Engage in service at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.
Serve on faculty governance committees, special work groups, and other college and university committees.
Participate in national and state professional organizations and activities, and contribute professional expertise to the community.