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Service Professor

Electrical Service Technician

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

Service Professor is seeking an experienced Electrical Service Technician. Why You'll Love Working ... Safety Compliance: Ensure that all electrical work meets safety standards and building codes to ...

Service Professor

Plumbing Apprentice

Grand Ledge, MI · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Safety is always on your mind. Whether it be on the road, or in the field. About Service Professor: With a rich local history spanning nearly four decades, Service Professor has evolved into one of ...

Service Professor

Electrical Service Technician

Grand Ledge, MI · On-site

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

Service Professor is seeking an experienced Licensed Electrical Service Technician. Why You'll Love ... Safety Compliance: Ensure that all electrical work meets safety standards and building codes to ...

Service Professor

Drain Technician

Grand Ledge, MI · On-site

$18/hr

Commitment to safety in all aspects of work * Ability to work independently or in a team environment About Service Professor: With a rich local history spanning nearly four decades, Service Professor ...

Service Professor

HVAC Service Technician

Grand Ledge, MI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Safety is always on your mind. Whether it be on the road, or in the field. About Service Professor: With a rich local history spanning nearly four decades, Service Professor has evolved into one of ...

Service Professor

Journeyman Electrician

Grand Ledge, MI · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Service Professor, the area's premier HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical employer, is hiring experienced ... Participate in ongoing training and support company quality and safety initiatives What Does It ...

Service Professor

Sales Associate

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$75K - $150K/yr

Service Professor is seeking motivated professionals to join our growing sales team as Sales ... to ensure their safety and home comfort. You'll act as a trusted advisor, helping customers ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for safety professor in Michigan is $100,052.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $105,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a safety professor?

A Safety Professor is an academic expert who teaches and conducts research on workplace safety, occupational health, and risk management. They educate students on best practices, regulations, and safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with industry standards. Safety Professors may also collaborate with organizations to improve safety programs and contribute to policy development. Their work helps prepare future safety professionals and advances knowledge in the field of occupational safety.

What are the typical responsibilities of a safety professor?

Safety Professors often balance teaching core courses in occupational safety, conducting applied research, and advising students. They collaborate closely with faculty from engineering, health sciences, and environmental programs to design interdisciplinary curricula and research projects. Additionally, many Safety Professors partner with industry organizations to identify current safety challenges, provide expert consultation, and facilitate student internships. This combination of classroom instruction, research, and real-world engagement creates a dynamic and impactful work environment for those passionate about advancing workplace safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a safety professor?

To thrive as a Safety Professor, you need a robust background in occupational health and safety, instructional design, and a relevant advanced degree such as an MS or PhD in safety sciences or a related field. Familiarity with industry safety standards, risk assessment tools, data analysis software, and professional safety certifications (like CSP or CIH) is often required. Strong communication, public speaking, and mentorship skills set outstanding candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for effectively educating future safety professionals, conducting research, and fostering a safe learning environment.

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Infographic showing various Safety Professor job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,052 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor/Teaching Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of the Practice

Kettering University

Flint, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Posting Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Faculty
Job Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor/Teaching Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of the Practice
Position Number
Position Class Type
Regular
Position Type
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status
Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
Posting Text
Preferred Qualifications
-Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level;
-Demonstrated excellence in research and other scholarly activity;
-Experience in teaching mechatronics, dynamic systems, vibrations, and controls.
Job Specific Required Qualifications
-Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field;
-ABD with completion by time of appointment will be considered;
-Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dynamic systems, mechatronics;
- Ability to complement at least one of our existing strengths such as advanced mobility, autonomous systems, new energy, crash safety, or related areas;
-Ability to use modern engineering tools for teaching and research;
-Ability to develop an externally funded applied-research program;
-Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in the English language;
-Ability and desire to contribute through department, university, community and professional service work.
Evidence of, research for Assistant/Associate Professor and/or industrial applications of mechatronics and dynamic systems for Professor of the Practice. Note the Assistant/Associate Professor are tenure track while the Teaching Professor and Professor of the Practice are non-tenured renewable positions with the possibility of multi-year contracts.
Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.
Posting Information
Posting Number
FP00100
Posting Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The position is open until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 30.

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