What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Safety position at Missouri Southern State University?
Department: Biology and Environmental Health
Location: Joplin, MO
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MSSU is seeking candidates for an Environmental Health and Safety teaching position in our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program beginning as soon as August 2026. The EHS Program holds accreditation from the National Environmental Health, Science and Protection Accreditation Council and is a Board of Certified Safety Professionals Qualified Academic Program (QAP). The program offers a BS and BAS in EHS. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate public health and environmental science related courses in both face-to-face and online formats.
Required: The position requires a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and advising at the undergraduate level. A Ph.D. in Public Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences or a closely related area field is preferred; however, candidates who are ABD or have an earned MPH with career experience are encouraged to apply. Rank and tenure track dependent upon qualifications of applicant.
Preferred, but not required: prior teaching experience and/or work experience in EHS related fields.
Applicants should provide a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references. Submit documents by visiting www.mssu.edu/jobs. Official transcripts are required 45 days after contract is issued. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check. MSSU is an EOE/AA employer with a strong institutional commitment to achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff. MSSU is an EOE/AA employer with a strong institutional commitment to achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff. MSSU is an E-verify participating employer. Visit our website to learn more about the advantages of employment at MSSU.