Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position

About the role

Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences Department beginning August 2026. This will be a full-time, on-site role, based in Keene, NH.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment
• Integrate real-world applications into teaching
• Contribute to curriculum development reflecting evolving industry practices
• Teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in various formats, including classroom, laboratory, and online
• Develop and manage curriculum and laboratory programs
• Advising students
• Engage in scholarly activities and professional development
• Participate in service activities for the program, department, and college
• Mentor a diverse student body, including first-generation college students
• Promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and civic engagement

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of collegiate teaching experience
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Occupational Safety and Health, demonstrating hands-on expertise in applying occupational safety and health principles in real-world, non-academic environments
• OR a minimum of 8 years of collegiate teaching experience in Construction Safety
• BCSP CSP or CIH Designation or the ability to receive such a designation upon 1 year of hire
• Service and Scholarship work that aligns with SOHAS Department Guidelines

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in construction safety, demonstrating hands-on expertise in applying construction management and occupational safety and health principles in real-world, non-academic environments
• This experience should highlight effective risk management, compliance with safety regulations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in the construction industry
• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience, which may include instruction at the high school, college, or workplace levels
• This should include course development, delivery in traditional classroom settings, effective classroom or training environment management, student or trainee evaluation and assessment, and a commitment to continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices
• Proficiency in core construction safety disciplines, including OSHA standards, OSH best practices, systems safety, construction plan interpretation, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the implementation of safety management systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, foster an inclusive learning or training environment, and contribute to the continuous improvement of safety within construction industry
• Candidates must currently maintain or must receive the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation within 3 years of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Board-certified designations or maintain professional engineer licensure
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in HOP, Safety II, and SIFs, as well as Systems and Behavioral Sciences

Benefits

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources