Part-time Faculty, Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics

NU National University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,685 - 39,798; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive well-being benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

National University in San Diego is seeking a part-time faculty member for the Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics program. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching and contribute to program quality and student engagement.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field and possess substantial experience in crime scene investigation and forensic analysis. This role entails providing feedback to students and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, administration of justice, or another related forensics degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing crime scene investigation, forensic photography, and fingerprint analysis.
• Must be eligible to work in California to facilitate courses onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.

Skills

Crime scene investigation

Forensic photography

Fingerprint analysis

Teaching adult learners

Collaboration with student services

Education

Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Compensation Range

Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89

Location

Onsite: San Diego, CA (Spectrum)

Position Summary

National University’s School of Public Service, College of Law and Public Service invites applications for part‑time faculty in Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record or potential for excellence in teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. The successful candidate will work closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contribute to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals).
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, administration of justice, or another related forensics degree required.
• Doctoral degree in the criminal justice or forensic science field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing crime scene investigation, forensic photography, and fingerprint analysis.
• Minimum 1 year of higher‑education teaching adult‑learner experience.
• Experience working in law enforcement required.
• Experience developing course content preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in California to facilitate courses onsite at the Spectrum Campus in San Diego.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following by xxx:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.

Salary

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience within the range noted above.

Benefits

National University offers a holistic approach to employee benefits, including comprehensive well‑being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part‑time positions, please click here.

Equal Opportunity

National University is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.