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  • Term Professor Forensic Science (Open-Rank)

    • Organization: George Mason University
    • Location: Prince William County, VA
    • Date Posted: 06/23/2025
    • Deadline/Expiry:

    Term Professor Forensic Science (Open-Rank)

    • Organization: George Mason University
    • Location: Prince William County, VA
    • Date Posted: 06/23/2025
    • Deadline/Expiry:

    Job description

    Job title: Term Professor Forensic Science (Open-Rank)

    Department: College of Science

    Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

    Job category: Instructional Faculty

    job type: Full-Time

    Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

    Location: Prince William County, VA

    Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible)

    Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience)

    Criminal Background Check: Yes

       

    About the Department:

    The Forensic Science Program at George Mason University offers a master’s degree, a graduate certificate, a bachelor’s degree, and a minor in forensic science. Our programs prepare students for a rewarding career in federal, state, and local governments, laboratories, and provide advanced education for professionals currently in the field. Our full time and adjunct faculty members have operational forensic science field/laboratory experience, and the program consists of nearly 500 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. The program has a Forensic Chemistry/Microscopy Lab, Instrumental Lab, Crime Scene House Lab, Forensic DNA Labs, Cadaver Labs, Morgue, and a Forensic Science Research and Training Laboratory (Body Farm), all of which are supported by the forensic science faculty.

    About the position:

    The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses in forensic science and help to develop new forensic science courses and labs in specialized areas of forensic chemistry, and other related forensic science courses, such as forensic trace, forensic biology, etc. The candidate will also supervise graduate and undergraduate student research as well as have responsibility for academic advising of students.

    Responsibilities:

    • Teaches undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses in forensic science and help to develop new forensic science courses and labs in specialized areas of forensic chemistry, and other related forensic science courses, such as forensic trace, forensic biology, etc.;
    • Supervises graduate and undergraduate student research which may also include the oversight of GTAs, GRAs and LAs; and
    • Provides academic advising of students. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per semester but a one course reduction will be approved for the advising responsibilities.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Terminal degree in a related field;
    • PhD degree in chemistry, or closely related field prior to the first day of the appointment;
    • Experience teaching relevant coursework at the college level or professional level;
    • Experience working in a laboratory in support of forensic science or law enforcement communities;
    • Experience in a wide range of forensic science instrumentation;
    • Knowledge of laboratory operating protocols such as research methodology, safety administration, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles;
    • Strong knowledge in specific academic field, keeping up-to-date with the latest research and advancements;
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and ideas to students;
    • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff;
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills to balance teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities;
    • Skills in academic advising and career guidance;
    • Ability to design and implement engaging and effective curriculum;
    • Ability to mentor and guide students in their academic and professional growth;
    • Ability, as evidenced by prior experience, to liaison with external partners including state and federal agencies to develop internships, specialized training, and career opportunities for students;
    • Proficiency in research methodology and a track record of academic publications;
    • Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment;
    • Demonstrates ethics and professional values; and
    • Current valid security clearances OR eligible for security clearances

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Terminal degree in a related field;
    • Experience teaching relevant coursework at the college level or professional level of at least five (5) years; and
    • Experience working in a laboratory in support of forensic science or law enforcement communities of at least three (3) years.

    Instructions to Applicants:

    For full consideration, applicants must apply for Term Professor Forensic Science Open-Rank at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a CV and Philosophy of Teaching.

  • Chemistry - Forensic Science Program, Lecturer (Drug Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology), Non-Tenure Track

    • Organization: Loyola University Chicago
    • Location: Chicago, Illinois
    • Date Posted: 02/20/2025
    • Deadline/Expiry:

    Chemistry - Forensic Science Program, Lecturer (Drug Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology), Non-Tenure Track

    • Organization: Loyola University Chicago
    • Location: Chicago, Illinois
    • Date Posted: 02/20/2025
    • Deadline/Expiry:

    Job description

    Job title: Chemistry - Forensic Science Program, Lecturer (Drug Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology), Non-Tenure Track

    Position title: Chemistry - Forensic Science Program, Lecturer (Drug Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology), Non-Tenure Track

    Job category: University Faculty

    Job type: Full-Time

    Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

    Location Code: CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)

    Is this split and/or fully grant funded?: No

    Desired start date: 08/11/2025

       

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

    Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

    The Forensic Science Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Lecturer beginning Fall 2025. Loyola’s Forensic Science faculty members are dedicated to quality undergraduate teaching and a student-centered approach to education. By engaging in an active research program and service projects, faculty members contribute to the advancement of the field and bring their insights back into the classroom. The program has a faculty of nine lecturers: three full-time and six part-time. Our curriculum is built on the fundamental natural sciences of chemistry and biology. The program currently serves 307 students with about 30 BS graduates per year. Students can pursue capstone courses in forensic toxicology, molecular biology, and anthropology. For more information about the program, please visit its website at www.luc.edu/forensicscience.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    We welcome candidates with strong teaching profiles in drug chemistry and forensic toxicology and appropriate professional experience in this area of forensic analysis. The successful candidate will join a nationally accredited program (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, FEPAC, fepac-edu.org) and should be familiar with the standards set forth in this accreditation.

    This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding teachers and researchers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

    This position involves teaching courses in drug chemistry and forensic toxicology. Candidates will be asked to teach courses that integrate undergraduate research experiences in forensic science. Additional teaching may be assigned in the Forensic Science program or Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to complete a full-time 4-4 teaching load. The successful candidate will also engage in professional development activities as well as service at the program level or above.

    Qualifications:

    The candidate will have a PhD in chemistry or a closely related field at the time of appointment and at least three years’ relevant experience as a forensic science practitioner in an operational forensic science laboratory setting. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

    Additional Salary Information:

    The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu: (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).

    Please direct inquiries to:
    James V. DeFrancesco, PhD (jdefrancesco@luc.edu)
    Director - Forensic Science Program
    Loyola University Chicago
    Flanner Hall, Rm
    1068 W. Sheridan Rd.
    Chicago, IL

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before March 17, 2025 will receive full consideration.

    About Loyola University Chicago:

    Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities (https://ajcunet.edu/) and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students, including over 11,000 undergraduates, across its three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area: Lake Shore Campus on Chicago’s north side; Water Tower Campus near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago; and Health Sciences Campus in the western suburb of Maywood. The University has over 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty. It also operates a study abroad center – the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) – in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers programs in a variety of disciplines through thirteen schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1870), the School of Law (1908), the Stritch School of Medicine (1909), the School of Social Work (1914), the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1914), the Graduate School (1915), the Quinlan School of Business (1922), the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (1935), the School of Education (1969), the School of Communication (2008), Arrupe College (2014) which operates as a two-year college and confers associates degrees, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health (2019), and the School of Environmental Sustainability (2020).

    As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission-driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

    The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.

    Equal opportunity employer

    Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees

     

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