Lecturer/Assistant Professor Forensic Science
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of the Position: The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences invites applicants for a lecturer or tenure track position as an Assistant of Forensic Sciences effective Spring 2025. The successful applicant will have a masters or doctorate in Forensic Science or a closely related field. Experience teaching forensic courses at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community college will be a plus. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in forensic science and general biology, develop and teach new courses in the Forensic Science Program, advise/mentor students, serve in department, college, university committees, and assist inbuilding and maintaining professional relationships with local, regional, and national laboratories and law enforcement agencies. In addition, the candidate is expected to establish an active, externally funded research program in Forensic Science involving undergraduate students.
Teaching: (60%)
- Teach a variety of undergraduate courses.
- Teach classes in forensic science, introduction to biology, scientific writing/communication, and related disciplines that meet the standard
- FSU workload policy.
- Contribute to curriculum development.
Research: (20%)
- Conduct research, publish, and write grants.
- Develop a robust research program involving collaboration with students and faculty. Perform scholarly activities consistent with their rank.
- Commit to maintaining a productive program of scholarship in forensic science. Engage in research and training activities within professional societies and related.
Service: (20%)
- Contribute to ongoing programmatic development within the Department of Biological and Forensic Science and the College of Health, Science, and Technology.
- Serve as a mentor and/or student organization advisor for undergraduate students, guiding their professional and personal development as well as their academic progress.
- Participate fully in FEPAC accreditation efforts.
- Actively participate in departmental, college, university, community, and professional service consistent with the goals of the Department, College, and University. Commitment to contribute to the strategic initiatives of the Department, College, and University.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree and training or experience in Forensic Science are required for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in Forensic Science and/or a Master’s degree in Forensic Science or related biological sciences disciplines with training or expertise, a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of a lecturer or tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching forensic courses at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community college will be a plus. Special
Instructions to Applicants: Special Consideration to applicants who apply by October 15, 2024. Please refer any questions regarding this position to the search committee chair, Dr. Khalid Lodhi at klodhi@uncfsu.edu.
Compensation
Commensurate with Education and Experience