Director Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Occupational and Environmental Health Fulltime

Join us as the Director of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety at Weber State University! Lead curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and program assessment while fostering research and scholarship opportunities. If you’re passionate about making a difference in health and safety education, apply now and be part of our dynamic team. Visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22606.
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Director Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies inOccupational and Environmental Health and SafetyRequisition Number: F00409PJob Description:This is a preferred tenure-track (doctorate) faculty positionwithin the Department of Health Administrative Services in theCollege of Health Professions, but non-tenure track (Master’s)candidates are also welcome to apply. Transition to tenure-trackmay be possible upon completion of the necessaryrequirements.As director of the OEHS emphases program would both oversee andteach in the program under the guidance of the department chair andRocky Mountain Center for Occupational and EnvironmentalHealth.Job Duties:• Lead development of curriculum design to maintain content andstandards• Develop specific OEHS courses – content, prerequisites, creditallocation, and sequencing.• Develop additional courses in OEHS such as Regulatory and LegalCompliance, Incident Investigation and Analysis, HazardousMaterials Management workplace hazards, and/or other subjects tocomplement existing courses in OEHS developed at the University ofUtah.• Identify and implement changes to curriculum made necessary byprogram evaluation or changes in industry standards to includepreparing and submitting changes to department faculty and stafffor approval and submit approved documents to curriculum committees(college and university).• Ensure the development and maintenance of appropriatedocumentation of course content, syllabi, performance objectives,and evaluation tools• Maintain program documents in the university catalog• Lead development of the program appropriate to the needs of thecurriculum and scholarship and research activities of the program.• Identify credentials, knowledge, experience, and skillsnecessary to the development and presentation of curriculum byprogram faculty.• In conjunction with department chair, recruit and hire facultywith credentials, experience, knowledge, and skills necessary todevelopment and presentation of program curriculum.• Develop class schedule for each semester in conjunction withdepartment faculty• Encourage and support scholarship, research, and serviceactivities for each faculty member.• Lead assessment of the program and its outcomes.• Create a program advisory• Prepare and file annual reports for the Office of InstitutionalEffectiveness (annual program review report).• Assist the department chair with the annual reports to the DCHPdean and/or provost, Northwest Commission on Colleges, and theState Board of Regents• Oversee program accreditation, as relevant• Lead analysis of all program reviews by advisory committee,implementing new program goals identified.• Counsel and advise matriculating and prospective programstudents, as needed• Degree planning, graduation evaluation and check-off for allstudents. This may be delegated to appropriate advisors.• Advisement and transcript review.• As part of the expectations for earning tenure, an activeresearch program that involves undergraduate students will also beexpected. Collaborative research opportunities exist through theRocky Mountain Center (https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/occupational-environmental-health)and the University of Utah.• This will be a 10-month position to accomplish theadministrative requirements of the OEHS program. Theresponsibilities of the position will be split between teaching,research, and service (60%), and Interdisciplinary Studies for thedirectorship (40%). Depending on experience, this position will beappointed at an assistant or associate professor level.Required Qualifications:Required:• The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree in an allied fieldof Occupational Health and Safety, Safety, Engineering,Environmental Health, Public Health or closely related field.• Evidence of teaching experience.• Experience conducting high-quality research in occupationalhealth or industrial hygiene.• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers.Preferred Qualifications:Preferred:• The Preferred candidate has a dcotorate in an allied field ofOccupational Health and Safety, Safety, Engineering, EnvironmentalHealth, Public Health or closely related field with applicableexperience.• An interest in using innovative, evidence-based, teachingstrategies.• A plan for conducting high-quality research in occupationalhealth or industrial hygiene which includes mentoring undergraduateresearchers.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to build and manage interdisciplinary connectionswithin the University, the University of Utah, the RMCOEH, localindustries, and government agencies.• Postdoctoral or Industry experience.• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a courseprogram and designing curriculum.• Success obtaining external funding sources to supportscholarship and/or undergraduate research.Background Check? YesBenefits Summary:WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical,dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, awellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuitionbenefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, andpaid holidays.Full/Part Time: Full TimeOpen Date: 05/13/2024Close Date:Open Until Filled: YesNotes to Applicants:If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplishwith our team, we would love to hear from you. The position comeswith a generousbenefits package.To apply, please complete the online application and attach a coverletter, current CV, and the names and contact information for threeprofessional references. For qualification determination, yourapplication materials must address the required and preferredqualifications.Screening of applications will begin June 12, 2024. Position willremain open until filled.Criminal background check required as a condition ofemployment.Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchangingideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed orimportant instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. ,Ability to receive detailed information with or withoutassistance.Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exertingup to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of forcefrequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to moveobjects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greaterthan that for sedentary work.Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception andfield of vision: Required to perform activities such aspreparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using acomputer terminal; extensive reading.The conditions the worker will be subject to in thisposition: None. The worker is not substantially exposed toadverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office oradministrative work).To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22606$EEOjeid-66542196da11d1438acd19b7b9426d8e

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