Assistant or Associate Professor-SHIH - Montana Technological University : Job Details

Montana Technological University (Montana Tech), a regionally accredited university in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, possesses an internationally esteemed reputation for excellence in higher education. Montana Tech's Safety Health and Industrial Hygiene (SHIH) Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level starting on August 16, 2025. The SHIH Department hosts three ANSAC/ABET-accredited programs: B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health, M.S. in Industrial Hygiene, and M.S. in Industrial Hygiene Professional Track. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to these three programs through effective course instruction, student advising, service, and research.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to instructing undergraduate and graduate level classes in occupational safety & health and industrial hygiene, advising students, and conducting high-caliber external-funded research. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field at the time of hiring and effective oral and written communication skills. Professional certifications/licensure such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), and/or Professional Engineer (PE) are desirable, along with university-level teaching experience. Individuals with solid backgrounds in research or applied occupational safety and health are encouraged to apply. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references. Review of applications starts on May 4, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

The successful candidate will instruct courses in the undergraduate Occupational Safety and Health and graduate Industrial Hygiene programs. A portion of the graduate instruction will be delivered online. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful applicant will be required to advise students and be active in research or other scholarly activities. The applicant will also be expected to provide service to the department, campus and the profession.

• Ph.D. in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field from an accredited university at the time of hiring
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in English

• Ph.D. in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field from an accredited university at the time of hiring
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in English
• At least 6 years experience in teaching, research and service with evidence of advanced rank

• One or more of the following certifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• University level teaching experience
• Field experience as a safety and health professional
• Demonstrated ability for research and proposal writing
• Publications in occupational safety and health

For full consideration, application materials must be complete. Please include a cover letter addressing qualifications, a resume and contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications received by MAY 4, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.