Assistant Professor of Forensic Science and Chemistry

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, this position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach 12 semester hours of forensic science and/or chemistry courses. Faculty responsibilities include delivering face-to-face and online courses, contributing to program and curriculum development, providing academic mentoring, participating in scholarly activities, promoting student success, and engaging in institutional service. The candidate is also expected to establish an active research program that secures external funding. Areas of interest include forensic toxicology, digital forensics, and forensic anthropology, with a focus on undergraduate student involvement. Faculty may be asked to perform job-related duties not specifically described in this description.

NOTE: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Responsibilities

Teaching 12 semester hours of forensic science and chemistry courses.

Participating in forensic science curriculum development.

Engaging in face-to-face and online course delivery.

Engaging in student success activities, including building and enhancing existing forensic science internship programs with government agencies and industry.

Establishing an active research program in chemistry/forensic science that involves undergraduate students.

Writing grant applications to secure extramural and competitive funding.

Performing program assessments as assigned. Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Forensic Science or a closely related field (medical, toxicology, anthropology, etc.) from an accredited institution. The Ph.D. must be conferred by the commencement date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in forensic science-related expertise.

Postdoctoral training and/or teaching experience.

Research interests in forensic toxicology, digital forensics, and forensic anthropology. Proposed Salary

This position offers an annual compensation of $70,000.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

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