Assistant Professor

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Position Information

Banner Position Number 000320

Position Title Assistant Professor

Classification Title Assistant Professor

Department Weisberg Dept Mechanical Engineering - MU2911

Job Description

The College of Engineering and Computer Sciences at Marshall University invites applications for a term non-tenure-track teaching faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to support the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health and the M.S. in Environmental Safety & Health degree programs in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The preferred start date for the position is August 2027.

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering offers three undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees: a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a B.S. in Engineering (with a concentration in Industrial & Systems Engineering), a B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health, an M.S. in Engineering (with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering), and an M.S. in Environmental Safety & Health. Additionally, the department participates in the Ph.D. in Engineering across all disciplines in the department. The Department is housed in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, a multi-disciplinary college with a wide range of faculty expertise and interests. The college is housed in the state-of-the-art Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex that was opened in 2015.

The department also seeks a candidate who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across the Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the position of assistant professor will:

1. Teach, undergraduate Occupational Safety & Health courses and graduate Safety & Health courses and laboratories.
2. Advise and mentor students.
3. Teaching, advising, professional development and service activities.
4. Participate in professional activities, including meetings, workshops and other relevant activities including establishing appropriate relationships with industry.
5. Participate in activities related to ABET accreditation through the Applied and Natural Sciences Commission. The position is a 9-month, term non-tenure-track appointment at the Assistant professor level, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a moderate strong research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the aforementioned programs, and contribute to mentoring students. The successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to an environment that nurtures collaboration among researchers across the College and University. The successful candidates will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these, and other ways, the faculty member will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Application Deadline Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A starting date of August 2027 is anticipated.

Location MU - Marshall University

Salary Range Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education An earned master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and have the ability and experience to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Education An earned doctoral degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred. Board certification in Safety or Industrial Hygiene is also desirable.

Experience The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and have the ability and experience to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1906F

Open Date 10/20/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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