Associate Professor

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A public comprehensive university is seeking an Associate Professor of Forensic Sciences to teach undergraduate courses, develop new curricula, and establish an active research program. Candidates with a doctorate and significant teaching or research experience are encouraged to apply. The university values commitment to student success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD holders must have 5-7 years of teaching or research experience.
• Master’s degree holders must have at least 3 years of forensic curriculum teaching experience.
• Preferred candidates should demonstrate teaching effectiveness and potential for scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in forensic science and biology.
• Develop and teach new courses in the program.
• Conduct research and establish a funded research program.

Skills

Forensic biology

Forensic chemistry

Teaching effectiveness

Research experience

Education

Doctorate in related field

Master’s degree in forensic biology

Job description

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Fayetteville State University (FSU), is seeking a passionate educator for the position of Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Forensic Sciences. This 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 successful candidate is expected to establish an active, externally funded research program in Forensic Science involving undergraduate students.

About the University

Fayetteville State University (FSU), a public comprehensive, historically Black university, offers robust and innovative degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The university advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research, and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career, and personal aspirations of its students from rural, military, and other diverse backgrounds so that they are equipped with academic and practical knowledge to serve local, state, national, and global communities as enlightened citizens, globally astute leaders, and engaged solution creators.

What began in 1867 as a one-building school established by black community leaders to educate black children in Fayetteville, has grown into a campus of 156 acres serving over 6,700 students. Fayetteville State University offers robust and innovative degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The university advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research, and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career, and personal aspirations of its students and serves the region through key community partnerships and by developing graduates who can have a positive impact through their profession.

FSU has many nationally ranked academic programs, including the school of nursing and online MBA. In addition to exceptional pre-professional programs, FSU has a proud tradition in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. FSU also touts phenomenal Army and Air Force ROTC programs that annually develop students into nationally ranked cadets, prepared to lead successfully in the US military. For more information about the university, please visit: https://www.uncfsu.edu/.

Since 1972, Fayetteville State University has been one of 17 institutions within the broader University of North Carolina System. This multi-campus university system is dedicated to serving the state of North Carolina and its people through world-class teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach and service. More than 239,000 students are enrolled in the UNC System’s 16 universities across the state and the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics.

About the Team

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences 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 prehealth, 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 mission is to provide high quality, student-centered academic programs, and courses in the sciences at the undergraduate level. In addition, the department provides each student with the opportunity to broaden his/her knowledge before deciding on a specific profession and being committed to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Biological Sciences. Our diverse faculty prepares students through education, research, and outreach programs to become critical thinkers. Our highly qualified faculty are driven to prepare students for careers in government, industry, health-related professions, education, 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.

About the Role

Teaching

- Teach a variety of undergraduate courses that include but not limited to forensic science, introduction to biology, scientific writing/ communication, and related disciplines that meet FSU workload policy.

- Contribute to curriculum development.

Research

- Conduct research, publish, and write grants.

- Develop a robust research program involving collaboration with students and faculty.

- Preform scholarly activities consistent with their rank.

- Commit to maintaining a productive scholarship program in forensic science.

- Engage in research and training activities within professional societies and related.

Service

- Contribute to ongoing programmatic development within the Department of Biological and Forensic Science and College of Health, Science and Technology.

- Serve as a mentor and/ or student organization advisor for undergraduate students, guiding their professional and personal development and academic progress.

- Participate fully in FEPAC accreditation efforts.

- Actively participate in departmental, college, university, community, and professional service consistent with the goals of the Department, College, and University.

- Commitment to contribute to the strategic initiatives of the Department, College, and University.

Education and Experience

Lecturer: Master’s degree in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, criminalistics, and/ or a related field, and minimum 3 years forensic curriculum teaching experience preferably at FEPAC accredited program and/or 3 years laboratory experience preferable in forensic crime laboratory. Prefer a candidate that has demonstrated teaching effectiveness and commitment to student success.

Assistant Professor: Doctorate in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, criminalistics, and/ or a related field, with 0-3 years of teaching or research experience. Teaching experience preferable at FEPAC accredited program or research experience preferable in a forensic crime lab. Prefer a candidate that has evidence of potential scholarly achievement and service.

Associate Professor: Doctorate in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, criminalistics, and/or a related field, 5-7 years of teaching or research experience. Teaching experience preferable at FEPAC accredited program or research experience preferable in a forensic crime lab. Prefer a candidate with a sustained record of scholarly activity, teaching effectiveness and service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Higher Education

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