Description With the leadership of the Safety and Health Extension (SHE) Program Leader, the applicant will work to design, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate educational materials, strategies, techniques, and programs that serve to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses within industries in West Virginia and surrounding states. Training will take place under the sponsorship of management, unions, associations, and the public. This position will focus and lead efforts for safety and health training program administration, training courses and safety and health services. This position is a state funded position. Both in-state and out-of-state travel is required.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to work in a team setting on a variety of projects, while completing work in a timely manner.
- Teach approximately 150 hours per year of occupational health and safety classes to workers, managers, and business owners in West Virginia and the surrounding region. The primary training hours will be as an OSHA Trainer as part of the OSHA Education Center for construction, general industry, and specialty topic areas.
- Administer and assist safety and health training and marketing efforts for industry and contractual courses throughout the region.
- Develop curricula for classes to be taught, including assembling materials, writing handouts and manuals, developing evaluation instruments and lesson plans, creating PowerPoint slides, and hands on and visual aids.
- Develop and author contracted educational and training materials and programs for unions, government agencies, employers, associations, and other organizations.
- Provide technical assistance/problem solving services as requested by client groups, including industrial hygiene services (air monitoring, noise level monitoring, and ergonomics assessments), safety audits, and safety management recommendations.
- Market training and technical assistance programs and work with other staff in the preparation of grant and contract proposals.
- Develop, write, and implement research, training and service grant proposals and contractual agreements for the reduction of occupational injuries, illness, and fatalities.
- Prepare and submit required grant and other reports, attend grantee and other meetings and committees (University, State, Regional and National) to fulfill responsibilities.
- Establish and maintain a working relationship with other Extension and WVU faculty, state, federal OSHA and NIOSH staff, and other professionals, as the job requires.
- Participate in in-house training and other technical training sessions for continuous professional development.
- Other related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications For an appointment at the Assistant Professor rank the applicant must have a master's degree from an accredited school or university in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, public health, or related field, plus required 10 years work experience required to apply for the position.For an appointment at the Associate Professor rank the applicant must have either an earned doctorate from an accredited school or university in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, public health, education or related field and 6 years work experience or a master's degree plus required 10 years work experience with 5 of those 10 years of experience teaching, research and service experience in higher education required to apply for the position.
- Must have Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) professional certification. GSP and meet the requirements to take the CSP exam as soon as practical.
- Must have OSHA general industry and/or construction industry trainer authorization OSHA 501 and 500 Train the Trainer Courses or meet the prerequisites to take the courses as soon as practical.
- Strong technical and communication skills.
- Applicants must be willing and can travel as required including overnight and out of state. Overnight travel occurs approximately 1 day per week.
- Successful applicant must be able to carry equipment as heavy as 50 pounds.
The position will not earn time toward tenure.Strong applicants will demonstrate experience:
- as an occupational safety and health educator/trainer
- as an OSHA Education Center qualified instructor
- expertise as an occupational safety and health trainer or educator
- in training curriculum development and delivery
- conducting worksite and facility safety inspections
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with professional qualifications and available funding. Position will be funded by fees generated and grants.West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.