Position Information

Position/Rank
Industrial Hygiene (Tenure Track) Faculty Member / Rank Dependent on Qualifications (Faculty)

Department
00965 - Occ. Environmental Health

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Track
Tenure Track

New Position to Begin
When filled

Details

Industrial Hygiene (Tenure Track)

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.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of this position include: developing and maintaining an extramurally-funded research program; teaching up to two graduate courses per year; recruiting and mentoring graduate students; and performing service to the University and profession. Appointment at advanced rank may involve up to 25% effort in administrative service activities.

Technical Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain an extramurally-funded research program in an area related to IH. Mentor graduate students in academics and research. Teach graduate courses. Engage in professional outreach activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position requires supervision and mentorship of graduate students. Appointment at advanced rank requires mentorship of junior faculty, and assuming more administrative responsibilities, as needed.

Qualifications:

A PhD. 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. 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.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, along with the completed application. The online application is available at:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/160797

Questions about the IH program can be directed to:

Darrah Sleeth, PhD, CIH

Associate Professor

Division of Occupational and Environmental Health

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

University of Utah

375 Chipeta Way, Suite A Salt Lake City, UT 84108

801-585-3587

[email protected]

Special Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Open Date
02/28/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Requisition Number
PRN03570F

Type
Faculty