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Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering - Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

Employer
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 6, 2024
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Position Summary & Description

The Department of Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering (SSEE) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. This exciting opportunity is anticipated at the Assistant Professor level. The position begins in August 2025.

Our department proudly offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs: a Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences (accredited by ABET), a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, a Master of Science in Safety Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Safety Sciences. As a Qualified Academic Program, graduates of our BS in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences and graduates of our MS in Safety Sciences are eligible to receive the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation, positioning them for professional success.

Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, IUP offers a vibrant academic community, access to excellent resources, and a commitment to professional development. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in your field while contributing to a culture of innovation and inclusion. Our program offers a supportive, innovative academic environment committed to shaping the future of safety sciences and environmental engineering. We are looking for passionate educators, researchers, and professionals eager to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.

Duties:
  • Teach dynamic courses across our safety sciences and environmental engineering curricula, including topics like construction safety, fire safety, environmental fundamentals, and engineering principles.
  • Guide and mentor students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, and serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
  • Contribute to departmental, college, and university service initiatives.
  • Expand your research portfolio and pursue external funding opportunities.
The successful candidate may be assigned to perform work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education.

Position Qualifications

Required:
  • A doctorate in Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline (completed by the appointment date).
  • At least five years of professional experience in safety, health, and environmental fields.
  • Expertise in areas such as construction management, industrial hygiene, mixed methods, and environmental topics.
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, with a Ph.D. required for doctoral-level instruction.
  • A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.
Preferred:
  • Professional certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH, PE) and experience with OSHA regulations, fire safety, and environmental sustainability.
  • College teaching experience and evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., publications, presentations, funded research).
  • Active involvement in professional organizations and strong leadership skills.
The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to IUP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during interview(s), including a teaching demonstration.

Essential Functions

Academic faculty must have, and maintain the physical and mental abilities, communicative skills, and stamina necessary to carry out the essential functions of their positions in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve standing to a significant degree, walking for brief periods of time and may include driving requirements.

Faculty must be able to:
  • Teach courses assigned by the departmental chair on a schedule made of a combination of standard class-meeting times as determined to meet instructional needs and adhere to the requirements of the department's curriculum.
  • Teach courses for a mandated number of contact hours per week over a full semester and meet university expectations for final exams.
  • Present course material in a clear and organized manner using methodologies appropriate to the discipline.
  • Evaluate student work fairly and promptly.
  • Perform the physical requirements of laboratory, field work, studio work, or other activities outside typical classroom instruction if applicable.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the discipline through continued scholarly activity and research.
  • Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach of the department, college, and university.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply now to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your contributions will shape the future of safety and environmental sciences. Together, we’ll inspire excellence and drive meaningful change in academia and industry.

To apply for this position: Please submit a letter of application addressing areas of teaching expertise, scholarship and commitment to diversity, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the names and email addresses of three references via our online application system: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu .

Automated reference requests and a confirmation email will be generated upon submission of your application. Candidates who fail to submit all of the aforementioned materials will not be considered.

If the degree listed as required for this position was earned at IUP - no official transcripts are required to be submitted as part of this employment application. IUP HR will verify IUP obtained degrees and only request official transcripts from candidates if needed. Official transcripts will be required prior to hire date for applicants who did not earn the required degrees at IUP.

Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

Agency Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Address 1011 South Drive
Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15705
Phone 724-357-2431
Website http://www.iup.edu/employment

Company

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public research-intensive institution located 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is one of the two largest universities of the 14 schools comprising the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

For nearly 150 years, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has delivered a highly personalized, intimate, and affordable learning environment. And over time, our commitment to these values has grown into national recognition and praise.

IUP has grown into a world-renowned, highly affordable university spread over 374 beautiful acres. Throughout our many decades, we’ve stayed true to our purpose—bringing a world-class education and outstanding opportunities to our students.

In addition to our main campus in Indiana, Pennsylvania, we also offer programs at our Punxsutawney and Northpointe campuses, as well as the Pittsburgh East center just 20 minutes outside of downtown Pittsburgh.

Transforming lives—it’s why we’re here and what we do best. We focus on giving our students the education, opportunities, and experiences that create ideal conditions for personal growth and success. Along the way, we make an impact on the region, and even the world, through collaborations, shared facilities, research efforts, and our alumni, who take what they’ve learned at IUP with them as they pursue their professional goals.

IUP's Strategic Plan for 2020–28 is designed to transform the culture at IUP to enhance the student experience by fostering exceptional student-centeredness. Transformation will include reordering resources to ensure every student is engaged and can be successful at every point in their journey—transitioning to the university, while enrolled at IUP, and after their time at IUP.

IUP and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education offer a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees a variety of choices to best fit the employees' individual needs and the needs of their family.

IUP is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and through providing equal employment to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

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