Job Description

Description
The University of North Alabama’s Department of Engineering & Industrial Professions (E&IP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Occupational Health Science. This position will support the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health Science (OHS) program, with primary teaching responsibilities delivered through the Guizhou University–University of North Alabama International College of Engineering and Technology located in Guiyang, China. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. All instruction is delivered in English. This position follows a hybrid instructional model and requires international travel, including a minimum of eight (8) weeks of face-to-face instruction in Guiyang, China, during both the fall and spring semesters, with remaining instruction delivered online. Application review will begin on March 23, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled.

North Alabama and the Guiyang region are home to diverse industrial and manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of occupational safety and health curriculum aligned with regional workforce needs and industry demands. The candidate will support ongoing curricular refinement and program development consistent with evolving occupational health and safety standards and professional practice.

Essential Job Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach undergraduate courses in the BS Occupational Health Science (OHS) program related but not limited to: OSHA general industry regulations (29 CFR 1910), environmental regulations, physical agents, and toxicology; teach in international instructional settings, including a minimum of eight (8) weeks of face-to-face instruction in China during both the fall and spring semesters; develop and revise courses and laboratory experiences as program needs evolve; engage in scholarly activity appropriate for a tenure-track appointment; participate fully in department, college, and university service activities; attend and actively participate in department meetings, committee assignments, and other required university meetings in person (or via approved remote participation when teaching abroad); and develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to support applied learning and workforce development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Safety Sciences/Safety Engineering, Environmental/Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required; five or more years of professional industry experience in occupational and environmental health and safety is preferred; experience teaching at the college/university level is preferred; and professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other relevant EHS credentials are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and a statement of special education philosophy at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. Optional materials such as a teaching philosophy, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and/or evidence of scholarly productivity may also be uploaded but are not required.