"Assistant/Associate Professor for Environmental Health and Safety"

Job Description Summary

The Department of Public and Environmental Wellness in the School of Health Sciences at Oakland University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). The successful candidate will join a dynamic and multidisciplinary department committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

We seek a candidate who will initiate and maintain a successful program of research, scholarship, and service. The ideal candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate instruction in Environmental Health and Safety, support the department's mission, and actively engage in curriculum development and program growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and sustaining an active scholarship agenda in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field
• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in EHS and related topics
• Engaging in service to the department, college, university, and professional communities
• Advising and mentoring students
• Contributing to program development, improvement, and accreditation activities
• Participating in community engagement initiatives and, where appropriate, program leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly activity appropriate to rank

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attainment of the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or other relevant professional designations (e.g., Certified Industrial Hygienist [CIH], Certified Hazardous Materials Manager [CHMM])
• Experience with ABET accreditation processes and standards
• Interest and experience in continuous program improvement, curriculum innovation, and academic leadership
• Evidence of successful community engagement or interdisciplinary academic collaboration
• Leadership roles or active participation in professional organizations related to Environmental Health and Safety (e.g., American Society of Safety Professionals [ASSP], National Safety Council [NSC], etc.), with a demonstrated commitment to advancing the field through these organizations

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must include a CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, names and contact information of 3 professional references, a teaching statement, and a research statement.

Contact information for references will be requested in the Professional References section of the application and a link provided through which references can submit letters.