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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. We seek faculty who can create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment, integrate real-world applications into their teaching, and contribute to curriculum development that reflects evolving industry practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service, actively engaging students through project-based learning, internships, and professional development opportunities. We value candidates with industry experience, relevant certifications, and a dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic community.
This role involves teaching undergraduate and potential graduate courses in various formats, including classroom, laboratory, and online. Key responsibilities include curriculum development, laboratory management, student advisement, and college service. Candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activities, maintain professional development, and participate in service activities for the program, department, and college. Candidates should have a commitment to mentoring a diverse student body, including first-generation college students. Promoting critical thinking, problem solving, and civic engagement is essential. We highly value diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from those who will contribute to our community’s richness. For more information, please visit https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/css/
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.
At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds. Faculty actively engage in collaborative work and service within the department and across the College to advance future-thinking curricular and co-curricular approaches that strengthen our Liberal Arts focus and achieve the College’s goals for inclusion and excellence as outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications for Associate Professor rank:
Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
A minimum of 5 years of collegiate teaching experience.
A 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. This experience should highlight effective risk management, compliance with safety regulations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in the construction industry. 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.
Ability to provide evidence of Service and Scholarship work that aligns with SOHAS Department Guidelines .
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
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.
A minimum of 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.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Hold board-certified designations or maintain professional engineer licensure.
Ability to demonstrate their knowledge in HOP, Safety II, and SIFs, as well as Systems and Behavioral Sciences
The College also seeks candidates with qualifications that support our commitment to fostering and sustaining a diverse and inclusive campus community. These include the ability to communicate in a second language and/or bring a multicultural perspective to the College, enhancing our efforts toward creating an environment that values diversity in thought, experience, and culture.
This position falls within the collective bargaining unit for full-time faculty members and librarians as part of the Keene State College Education Association (KSCEA), which is affiliated with the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA-NH).
Applicant instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu , https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us .
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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
Location:
Keene
Salary Grade:
Faculty 01
