Description

The Engineering and Industrial Professions Department at the University of North Alabama (http://www.una.edu/eip/)  invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Engineering Technology, with primary teaching responsibilities in the Occupational & Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) concentration. The appointment begins in Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

The BSET-OEHS concentration is designated as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and supported by a NIOSH Training Project Grant. The successful candidate will teach OEHS courses (e.g., occupational safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, physical agents, hazardous materials, environmental regulations), advise students, engage in scholarly activity, and contribute to ABET accreditation and industry partnerships.

UNA is located in the vibrant Florence/Muscle Shoals region, which offers a moderate climate, numerous cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life. The department is housed in the 162,000-square-foot Mitchell M. Burford Science and Technology Building, with state-of-the-art office, classroom, and laboratory facilities. 

The region’s strong base of industrial and manufacturing operations provides rich opportunities for collaboration and applied learning. The successful candidate will be expected to leverage this environment by enhancing the Engineering Technology curriculum, particularly in the OEHS concentration, to support workforce and industry needs. As part of an industry-focused program, the candidate will also be expected to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with regional employers and contribute to the development of new curricular opportunities as departmental and industry needs evolve.

Essential Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Teach courses in the OEHS concentration related to (but not limited to) ergonomics, safety/environmental regulations, physical agents, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene; 
• Develop new courses and applied learning experiences as program needs evolve;
• Maintain and enhance laboratory facilities associated with OEHS;
• Recruit, advise, and mentor students in Engineering Technology;
• Engage in scholarly activity related to occupational and environmental health and safety;
• Participate in university, college, department, and professional service;
• Support the department’s ongoing ABET accreditation processes;
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional industries to support applied learning and workforce development.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•         Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration, and industry partners in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms; 
•         Experience working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders; 
•         Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; 
•         Desire and ability to teach a varied and evolving curriculum; 
•         Ability to plan and perform hands-on development of laboratory equipment and exercises.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Requirements

A PhD in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Safety Sciences/Safety Engineering, Environmental/Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required; a minimum of five years of industry experience in occupational and environmental health and safety is required; and relevant professional certifications (CIH, CSP, CHMM) are preferred.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5083123/tenure-track-assistant-professor-occupational-environmental-health-safety.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Applicants must upload at the time of application a cover letter, CV, and provide contact information for at least three academic/professional references.  Applicants may also submit additional supporting information, such as a teaching philosophy, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and/or evidence of scholarly productivity, but these additional materials are not required.

Transcripts are required. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected]. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.