Adjunct Faculty - Safety Sciences

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appThe Safety and Construction Sciences Department at Keene State College invites applications for adjunct instructors in the Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences program. Adjunct faculty teach undergraduate courses in one or more areas of safety and health and are expected to provide engaging, student-centered instruction aligned with program outcomes.

Adjunct faculty will prepare students to become leaders in protecting worker health and well-being across industries. Established as two of the college’s signature professional programs, Safety and Construction Safety combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and human-centered approaches to safety. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical practice, aligning with Keene State College’s mission of applied learning and lifelong impact. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards while advancing a culture of safety, health, and performance improvement.

Duties/Responsibilities Teaching (80%)Teach undergraduate courses and develop curriculum content focused on Safety Sciences and applied learning.

Design, deliver, and assess courses that integrate real-world industry practices, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Create instructional materials and experiential learning activities aligned with Keene State College’s learning outcomes and accreditation standards.

We need instructors in all Safety and Construction Safety Courses Student Support (20%)Provide student support through regular office hours, and individualized mentoring.

Offer guidance on coursework, internships, and professional development.

Support student success through timely feedback and accessibility outside of class.

Minimum Acceptable

Education & Experience:

Master's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or a closely related field.

At least 2 years of professional, applied experience outside of academia, demonstrating effective application of safety principles in practice settings.

A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience, which may include high school, college-level, or workplace training environments. Experience should encompass course planning, delivery, management of classroom or virtual settings, assessment of teaching, and engagement in continuous improvement practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Recommended skills may include but are not limited to: HOP, SIF Science, BBS, OSHA, EPA, Ethics, Law, Construction Safety, Industrial Hygiene, SMS, Risk/Loss, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who possess experience in Construction Safety.

Courses available for teaching include:

ISSAFE 101 – Safety AwarenessSAFE 110 – Applied Safety ScienceSAFE 202 – Occupational SafetySAFE 215 – Human Factors in SafetySAFE 216 – Safety Standards & RegulationsSAFE 306 – Systems & Behavioral SciencesSAFE 307 – Safety Management SystemsSAFE 308 – Construction Safety PracticesSAFE 311 – Safety and Environmental LawSAFE 317 – Construction Health HazardsSAFE 329 – Safety Training MethodsSAFE 408 – Construction Safety Practices IISAFE 420 – Safety Research MethodsSAFE 497 – Innovative Safety Leadership Applicant Instructions Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

Resume/CVCover Letter (please indicate which courses you are qualified for and interested in teaching)
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.

Compensation Pay Range:$ 800/credit or $840/credit for those with terminal degrees

This is the standard unless a different rate has already been negotiated and approved by the dean.

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…