Assistant Professor of Practice in Engineering Technology (Safety Management)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Science & Engineering Technology
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Practice in Engineering Technology (Safety Management)
Requisition:202600118F
Rank:Assistant Professor of Practice
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with qualifications and experiences; nine months
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:Dept of Engineering Technology
Open Date:09/09/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48468
Contact Name:Dr. Suleiman Obeidat - Committee Chair
Title:Sam Houston State University
Department of Engineering Technology
Box 2088
Huntsville TX 77341-2088
936-294-1091
Contact Email:smo036@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The ability to teach traditional and online courses in Safety Management and Engineering Technology is expected. The successful applicant will contribute to the continued growth and improvement of the Environmental Health & Safety Management program through curriculum development, enhancement of teaching and laboratory resources, student mentoring, department service and applied undergraduate projects. The applicant is also expected to support program assessment, accreditation activities, and industry engagement.
Educational Requirements for the Position:An earned Masters or Doctorate degree (ABD candidates will also be considered) in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Applied Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field is preferred. Applicants should have expertise in occupational and industrial safety, including safety management, OSHA compliance, hazard identification and risk assessment, and workplace safety. The ability to teach courses in Safety Management and contribute to other Engineering Technology program areas, such as Construction Management, Engineering Technology, and Engineering Design Technology, is desirable. Candidates with broad industry experience and interdisciplinary technical expertise are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to undergraduate education are required. Relevant industry and college-level teaching experience, as well as professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, or CHST, are preferred.
Experience Required for the Position:The Department of Engineering Technology at SHSU has 700+ majors and offers 40+ different Engineering Technology courses. The new academic building – Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center houses the faculty offices, classrooms, CAD/CAM, electronics, 3D printing, innovation, material testing, and alternative energy labs. The department also maintains the Westmoreland Engineering Technology Center and Annex A, B, and C buildings which house the virtual reality, safety, woodworking, metalworking, CNC, material testing, and fluid power labs.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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