Job Description

Position Information

Position Title:
Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor Forensic Science

Position Number:
000541

Working Title:
Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor Forensic Science


Full-time or Part-time:
Full Time


Time Limited Position:
No


Number of Vacancies:
1


Department:
Biological and Forensic Sciences


Posting Number:
0401379


SHRA/EHRA:
EHRA (Faculty)


Job Category:
Professional


Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience


Overall Position Competency:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Science s is an academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, seeking to serve a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service-learning activities. The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in pre-health, organismal biology, or molecular biology/biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences. The Department offers a minor program in Biology and Biotechnology. The Department has more than four hundred enrolled undergraduate students and seventeen (17) tenured, tenure-track, or lecturer faculty members. The Department of Biological and Forensic Science's mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered academic programs and courses in the sciences at the undergraduate level. In addition, the department allows each student to broaden his/her knowledge before deciding on a specific profession and being committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge in the fields of Biological Sciences. Our diverse faculty prepares students to become critical thinkers through education, research, and outreach programs. Our highly qualified faculty are driven to prepare students for government, industry, health-related professions, and education careers and to pursue further study in graduate or professional schools. The Department strives to develop abilities and values to serve our regional, national, international, and military communities and create a nurturing and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences invites applicants for a lecturer or tenure-track position as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences. Experience teaching forensic courses at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community college will be a plus. The position will 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, and university committees, and assist in building 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Lecturer: Master's degree in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, criminalistics, and/or a related field, minimum 3 years forensic curriculum teaching experience preferably at FEPAC accredited program and/or 3 years laboratory experience preferably in forensic crime laboratory.

Assistant Professor: Doctorate in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, criminalistics, and/or a related field, with 0-3 years of teaching or research experience.

Associate Professor: Doctorate in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, criminalistics, and/or a related field, 5-7 years of teaching or research experience.


Knowledge skills and abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Lecturer: Demonstrated teaching effectiveness; commitment to student success.

Assistant Professor: Evidence of potential for scholarly achievement and service.

Associate Professor : Sustained record of scholarly activity, teaching effectiveness, and service


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Fayetteville State University has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, director of executive search and leadership programs, at sfmurray@northcarolina.edu . To apply, please visit to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.


Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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