Adjunct Faculty - Safety Sciences

Position range in Cheshire County $35k

• $70k Per Year Adjunct Faculty
• Safety Sciences University System of New Hampshire

Occupation:

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Location:

Keene, NH

• 03431 Positions available: 1 Job #: JR5712

Source:

University System of New Hampshire

Posted:

11/13/2025

Web Site:

www.usnh.edu

Job Type:

Part Time (Less than 30 Hours) Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Part Time Job Description . USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The 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.

Additional Information Help for Additional Information.

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 Awareness

SAFE 110

• Applied Safety Science

SAFE 202

• Occupational Safety

SAFE 215

• Human Factors in Safety

SAFE 216

• Safety Standards & Regulations

SAFE 306

• Systems & Behavioral Sciences

SAFE 307

• Safety Management Systems

SAFE 308

• Construction Safety Practices

SAFE 311

• Safety and Environmental Law

SAFE 317

• Construction Health Hazards

SAFE 329

• Safety Training Methods

SAFE 408

• Construction Safety Practices II

SAFE 420

• Safety Research Methods
• SAFE