Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy

University of North Texas - Denton; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy to teach in the Forensic Science Program for the Fall 2026 semester. This part-time position requires planning classes, delivering lectures, and assessing student outcomes while maintaining regular office hours.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree with forensic expertise and at least one year of college-level teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with professional expertise, certification, or licensure in forensics, microscopic trace materials, firearms evidence, or similar.
• Experience in forensic science and one year of college-level teaching required.
• Three years of experience with microanalysis of trace evidence (hair, paint, glass, fibers, soil, GSR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan classes, implement learning objectives, and evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Adhere to college, department, and division responsibilities, including holding regular office hours.

Skills

Forensic science knowledge

Teaching experience

Microscopy knowledge

Trace evidence microanalysis

Education

Master's degree in forensics or related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

Department Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences, one of five departments in the College of Science, has over 50 faculty, 175 graduate and 3,000 undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal environment interactions. We offer Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, and Master's and PhDs in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks a qualified individual to teach Forensic Microscopy for students in the Forensic Science Program which is offered once a year. This posting is for the Fall 2026 semester. Course availability is dependent upon program or department teaching need, sufficient student enrollment, and college approval.

As professional part-time faculty, Adjunct Instructors plan classes, implement learning objectives, evaluate student learning outcomes, and adhere to college, department, and division responsibilities, including holding regular office hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with professional expertise, certification, or licensure in forensics, microscopic trace materials, firearms evidence, or similar.
• Experience in forensic science and one year of college-level teaching required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience with microanalysis of trace evidence (hair, paint, glass, fibers, soil, GSR) and bullet striations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

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Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.