Assistant Professor

1 week ago

Richmond, California, United States Eastern Kentucky University Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Title: Assistant Professor (Fire & Safety)

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade:

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Josh Reichert



Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Fire Protection & Paramedicine Sciences in the Eastern Kentucky University, College of Justice, Safety & Military Sciences invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year Applicants should hold an earned master's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. Doctorate is preferred. The position begins August 2025.

This position will have an emphasis in one or more of the following degree programs: Fire Protection Administration, Fire and Explosion Investigations, or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology (FPSET). All three degree programs are accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), and the Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology program is additionally accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET ). The ideal candidate will have practical documented experience in one or more of the following: Forensic investigation of fires and/or explosion incidents; Fire Protection Engineering or directly related fields; Chief level administration of a multifaceted Fire/Emergency services organization. Excellence in, and a commitment to, teaching is essential. Maintenance of certification/licensures is also required.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate fire protection related courses online and on campus in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, and participate in service to the department, university.



Minimum Qualifications

Education: An earned master's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. Doctorate is preferred.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have practical documented experience in one or more of the following: Forensic investigation of fires and/or explosion incidents; Fire Protection Engineering or directly related fields; Chief level administration of a multifaceted Fire/Emergency services organization.

Licensure & Certifications:



Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate is preferred.



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Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

Applicant documents include:

- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for 3 professional references
- Copies of unofficial transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Vitae

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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