Adjunct Faculty for Division of Social Science (Forensic Sciences)

McKendree University; Lebanon (IL); On-site; USD 2,100 - 6,400; Part time

Job summary

McKendree University’s Division of Social Science seeks an instructor to design and teach Introduction to Forensic Sciences for the Spring 2027 semester. The course will be offered face to face, emphasizing practical forensics lab experience and foundational concepts.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree, prior undergraduate teaching in forensic science, and the ability to develop a compelling introductory curriculum for students exploring criminalistics and laboratory methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience teaching forensic science to undergraduates.
• Experience in a forensics laboratory.
• Ability to design and implement an introduction to forensics course.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach an Introduction to Forensic Sciences course for Spring 2027.
• Deliver face-to-face instruction and assess student learning.
• Coordinate with the Division of Social Science on course development and requirements.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching experience

Forensics laboratory experience

Course design experience

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Division of Social Science seeks an instructor to design and teach a course in Introduction to Forensic Sciences for the Spring 2027 semester. Method of delivery will be face to face. Areas of expertise should include experience in for a forensics lab and teaching forensics.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience teaching forensic science to undergraduates
• Experience in a forensics laboratory
• Ability to design and implement an introduction to forensics course.

Regular pay rate: $2,145.00 for each 3-hour course, per semester. Higher rates may apply for larger course enrollments, labs, or other duties. Course development rates are dependent on the requirement of the course and will be discussed during the interview stage.

Online/remote teaching opportunities may exist dependent on the needs of the course. Applicants interested in online/remote opportunities must reside in the following states: IL, CA, FL, TN, KY.