Biology - Forensics/Assistant Professor/Tenure Track

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Biology with a focus on forensics. A PhD in forensic biology or a related field must be earned by August 15, 2027.

The role involves teaching courses such as Introduction to Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Microscopy, and Entomology, and developing an active undergraduate/graduate research program. The position is campus-based and not eligible for sponsorship at this time.

Qualifications

• PhD in forensic biology or related field.
• Ability to incorporate active learning strategies and engage students in coursework.
• Ability to develop and supervise undergraduate and graduate research in forensic biology.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of forensic science courses: Introduction to Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Microscopy, Forensic Entomology, and related areas.
• Develop a research program in forensic biology involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in decomposition ecology or postmortem interval estimation research as part of scholarship.
• Campus-based tenure-track position; not sponsorship available.

Skills

Teaching commitment

Active learning

Oral & written communication

Undergraduate research supervision

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Position Title:

Biology-Forensics/Assistant Professor/TenureTrack

Department:

Biology

Term of Assignment:

Tenure Track

FLSA Status:

Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary:

Competitive

Travel:

Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties:

The Tenure Track AssistantProfessor position requires a Ph.D. in forensic biology or arelated field. Ph.D must be earned by August 15, 2027. Theassignments will include teaching a range of courses related toforensic science such as Introduction to Forensic Science, ForensicBiology, Forensic Microscopy, Forensic Entomology, other areas offorensic science, a career seminar, or advanced courses in areas ofspecialty. Assignments may also include teaching in related fieldsincluding human anatomy & physiology. The selected candidatewill be expected to develop a research program in forensic biologyincorporating undergraduate and graduate students. Preference willbe given to those applicants whose work engages decompositionecology or related specialties in entomology, microbiology,morphological decomposition, and postmortem interval estimation.

This is a campus based position. This position is not currentlyavailable for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or equivalent terminaldegree

Discipline/Degree Area:

Forensic Biology

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

Applicants must have a commitment to teaching. Successfulcandidates must have the ability to incorporate active learningstrategies and establish an active research program withundergraduate and graduate students. In addition, candidates musthave excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability toconduct research appropriate for teaching undergraduate research inbiology courses.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience, particularly in areas related toforensic biology.
• Specialty in an area of forensic biology, particularlydecomposition ecology or related specialties in entomology,microbiology, morphological decomposition, and postmortem intervalestimation
• Expertise with data management, visualization, and analysis
• Commitment to the mission of a public comprehensive university
• Record of successful grant writing
• Record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage
• Willingness and ability to work inter-departmentally
• Potential for collaborative research with other institutions

Contact Information:

Angie Mohrman, Chair - [e-mail]

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.