Employment Opportunities

The School of Health Sciences at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, invites qualified persons with a passion for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to apply for two full time tenure-track position at the level of Associate or Assistant Professor within our department of Public and Environmental Wellness, rank and salary dependent upon qualifications.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) faculty offers undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in EHS) and graduate (Master of Safety Science Management) programs, both ABET-accredited, within the PEW department. In “pursuing society’s big health challenges,” the Public and Environmental Wellness (PEW) department provides an outstanding educational and research environment to create impact, both for students pursuing careers and graduate study, and for professionals within public, industrial, and scientific communities. Our EHS programs focus on translating knowledge and theory to ensure best practices, striving to identify, evaluate and eliminate or control hazards, which expose people, property or the environment to danger or harm. We offer outstanding physical laboratories well-equipped for industrial hygiene, environmental testing, industrial and robotics safety, fire suppression, ergonomics and occupational biomechanics, and other pursuits. There are numerous opportunities to partner. We enjoy collegial relationships with engineering, computer science, environmental and behavioral science colleagues across campus, and are supported by an exemplary Industrial Advisory Board offering myriad links to industry. We are located in Oakland county at the heart of Automation Alley within the greater Detroit region that specializes in automotive and transportation research, design, and manufacturing.

The areas of expertise and specialization sought include industrial hygiene, industrial and robotics safety, electrical systems, construction safety, safety systems management, EHS program leadership and development, within the broader context of public health and wellness. The desired candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics in pursuit of experimental, translational, and/or community-based research pursuits. Attainment of the CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or other professional designation or recognition is desired (e.g. CIH, CHMM). The successful candidate will have teaching strengths in one or more of the above fields, and will value the use of diverse teaching methodologies (e.g., online, service-learning, multimodal instruction). To be considered, candidates must demonstrate experience with and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Candidates with experience and interest in continuous program improvement and accreditation, and leadership in academia, community engagement, and further program development, are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and maintain a successful program of research, scholarship, service, and community engagement.

Minimum requirements are a terminal academic degree (eg. PhD, DSc) in environmental health and safety, occupational health, public health or related health sciences, engineering, applied or behavioral sciences field. Persons who are ABD, planning to complete their doctoral degree by August 15, 2019 are also eligible to apply.

Application Information: Position begins August 15, 2019. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2018 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Darryl Hill at dhill@oakland.edu with further questions. Internet: https://wwwp.oakland.edu/shs/.

Candidates will provide a Diversity Statement that describes their interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality.

The School of Health Sciences serves over 2000 undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and post-professional students through a singular model of advancing community-engaged translational relationships, connecting theory to best practices in four thematic areas. Interdisciplinary Health Sciences – our undergraduate program in health sciences offers concentrations in nutrition, community engagement, interdisciplinary health, and pre-health professions, while the applied health sciences program offers degree completion opportunities for health specialized associate degree holders. Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences – includes medical laboratory science, histotechnology, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine and pre-clinical professions. Human Movement Science – the doctor of physical therapy and master of exercise science programs offer post-professional certificates and support undergraduate health sciences program concentrations. Public and Environmental Wellness – our comprehensive programs consist of undergraduate wellness and health promotion, undergraduate and graduate environmental health and safety, and the master of public health. Our beautiful platinum LEED-certified campus facilities and broad clinical and community-based opportunities offer an ideal supportive environment for students, faculty, staff and partners to create and enjoy innovative learning, meaningful service, and vibrant research pursuits – in purpose for health.

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral research institution located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 132 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.