Industrial Hygiene (Tenure Track) Faculty Member / Rank Dependent on Qualifications (Faculty)
About The Position
The nationally-recognized Industrial Hygiene (IH) program at the University of Utah is seeking tenure-track faculty (open rank) to contribute to our teaching, research and service missions. The IH program has a deep commitment to student success, which has spurred increased enrollment in recent years and created an engaged group of students and alumni. The IH program faculty have research strength in aerosol science and exposure assessment, and seek colleagues with complementary skills who value innovative, collaborative inter-disciplinary research. The IH program values diversity in all dimensions. The IH program is supported by the NIOSH -funded Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and is based in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. The IH program offers both Masters’ and Doctoral degrees. The University of Utah, located in beautiful Salt Lake City, is the flagship institution for higher education in Utah, and was recently ranked Utah’s best employer by Forbes Magazine. The University of Utah is a research-intensive doctoral-granting institution. Consistent with these roles, the University of Utah provides contemporary infrastructure to support research and teaching.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Occupational and/or Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field is required.
- For advanced rank, five or more years of experience in IH is required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated potential to acquire extramural research funding is preferred, and is required for appointments at advanced rank.
- Certification as a CIH , or the ability to become certified, is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining an extramurally-funded research program
- Teaching up to two graduate courses per year
- Recruiting and mentoring graduate students
- Performing service to the University and profession
- Appointment at advanced rank may involve up to 25% effort in administrative service activities.
- Mentor graduate students in academics and research.
- Engage in professional outreach activities.
- Appointment at advanced rank requires mentorship of junior faculty, and assuming more administrative responsibilities, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
