Criminalistics/Forensic Science Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking part-time affiliate faculty to teach criminalistics and forensic science courses. This role involves engaging with a diverse student body, preparing course materials, and delivering content both in-person and online. The university is committed to diversity and access, making it a vibrant environment for educators. If you have a passion for teaching and a background in Chemistry, this opportunity allows you to contribute to the education of future professionals in a dynamic urban setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related field required.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach criminalistics and forensic science courses at undergraduate levels.
• Prepare materials, grade, and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching

Criminalistics

Forensic Science

Laboratory Skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Doctorate

Job description

Department

Chemistry

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. Not everyone in the applicant pool will be contacted or selected to teach.

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility is to teach courses such as Introduction to Criminalistics, Crime Scene Investigation I & II, Arson & Explosives, Field Testing, and Identification of Drugs.

For more information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/chemistry/.

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, with nearly 60% being first-generation and over 55% students of color. Located in downtown Denver, it is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. MSU Denver is committed to diversity and access, especially for underrepresented and minoritized groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach criminalistics and forensic science courses (lecture and laboratory) at undergraduate levels.
• Work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population.
• Other duties include: delivering course content in person or online, preparing materials, grading, providing feedback, addressing student questions, maintaining office hours, and complying with university policies on instruction evaluation and peer observation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate.
• Previous teaching experience.

Terms of Employment

Part-time, at-will employment on a per credit hour basis, usually semester-by-semester. Not eligible for university benefits. Teaching is expected to be on campus upon hire.

Salary

Based on credit hours assigned, according to university policy. More details: Pay Rates and Dates.

Application Process

Apply online at https://www.msudenver.edu/careers/ and submit:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter

Combine documents into one PDF if preferred. For questions, contact:

Dr. Andrew Bonham, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver
P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 52
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Email: [e-mail]

Official transcripts are required if hired.