Safety Management Instructor | Temporary Full Time 2026-2027

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary faculty member in the Department of Safety Management beginning August 2026. The Bachelor of Science in Safety Management is well established across the United States and recognized for its strong curriculum and industry relevance. The department features five dedicated safety laboratories and four traditional classrooms.

The BS Degree in Safety Management at Slippery Rock University meets the Board of Certified Safety Professionals ( BCSP ) requirements as a Qualified Academic Program ( QAP ). The Safety Management Major at SRU is an Institute of Hazardous Materials Management ( IHMM ) Board-approved degree program. The major is based on safety management concepts with technical elements incorporated throughout the curriculum.

The successful applicant must have a breadth of health and safety knowledge and experience needed to teach a variety of undergraduate safety courses. Courses such as: Intro to Safety, Security in the Workplace, Legislative Compliance-General Industry, Construction Safety, Principles of Industrial Hygiene I & II, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Comprehensive Emergency Management and Fire Abatement, Ergonomics, Incident Investigation, Contemporary Issues in Safety, Motor Fleet, Safety Training, Safety Management. A successful applicant must also provide academic advisement, pursue scholarly work, and participate in service to the Department, University, and Community.

The position may be renewed based on funding, enrollment, need, and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree required at time of appointment (at least one degree must be in safety or a closely related field such as Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, etc.). Degrees must be from a University or College that is accredited by one of the seven active regional accrediting agencies for educational institutions in the US: MSCHE, NEASC, HLC, NAC, SACS, WASC, or ACCJC .

Safety Management philosophy required. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations. A minimum of seven current years in a full-time occupational safety position (external to the classroom or laboratory) is required. A successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications

Current relevant successful full-time safety teaching experience at the college level with ten years of previous relevant professional safety applied experience OR current relevant full-time professional safety applied experience (ten years) directly aligned with BS Safety Management coursework and supportive of preparing students for career-ready outcomes in the safety profession. CSP, CIH, CSHM or other relevant safety certifications preferred. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience and knowledge in current safety practices, security, Legislative Compliance & General Industry Construction Safety, Principles of Industrial Hygiene I & II, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Comprehensive Emergency Management and Fire Abatement, Ergonomics, Incident Investigation, Contemporary Issues in Safety, Motor Fleet, Safety Training, Safety Management. Enrolled in a Doctoral program.