Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Science

Department: Dept of Forensic Science

Full-Time Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes

Requisition number: 202300044F

Usual duties:

The Department of Forensic Science is conducting a search for two (2) forensic science faculty positions within its FEPAC-accredited MS program and Ph.D. program; one position will be hired for the Summer 2023 Semester and the 2nd position will be hired for the Fall 2023 Semester.

Applicants with experience in forensic toxicology or analytical/drug chemistry are preferred; however, candidates with strong forensic biology, forensic analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis experience may also be considered.

Degree Requirements:

Candidates for this tenure-track faculty position should have a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field and relevant research/teaching experience in forensic science or a closely related discipline.

Experience Requirements:

Must be able to develop and teach graduate-level courses in forensic science, pursue a sustained research agenda, supervise graduate student research, and actively participate in the continuous development of forensic science programming at SHSU. Candidates are expected to be dedicated teachers, productive researchers, and professionals prepared to become actively engaged in a richly diverse intellectual and social environment to meet the needs of students.

Other Requirements for the Position:

The Department of Forensic Science and SHSU are committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate is expected to advance this commitment.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

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