Part-Time Faculty: FSC 606: Advanced Forensic Science (Fall 2026)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 2,043,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University seeks a Part-time Instructor to co-teach FSC 606 – Advanced Forensic Science for Fall 2026. The position is on-campus with in-person commitments, including Thursday evenings and required office hours.

Compensation is based on per-credit rates, with pay ranges established per credit hour. The role requires knowledge of forensic science and legal concepts, with preference for candidates having prosecutorial or defense experience in criminal trials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of courtroom terminology and legal concepts.
• Familiarity with court procedures and rules of evidence.
• Preferred: experience as a prosecutor or defense attorney in criminal trials.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials for the course start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining two hours of office hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on class competencies and performance levels.
• Meeting all designated class periods and arranging substitutes when needed.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student work in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed evaluations.
• Completing all course-related duties as outlined by the department.

Skills

Courtside terminology

Legal concepts

Courtroom procedures

Job description

Part-Time Faculty: FSC 606: Advanced Forensic Science (Fall 2026)

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: FSC 606: Advanced Forensic Science (Fall 2026)

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $1,483 - $2,000 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

As determined by department/chair.

Thursday’s 5:00pm-7:45pm

Office hours required.

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University seeks a Part-time

Instructor to co-teach FSC 606 – Advanced Forensic Science in Fall 2025

(8/25/2025).

Course Description: Selected areas of current interest in forensic science

presented. The application of scientific methods and techniques to crime detection and

the law.

This course is 3 credits and meets in in-person on the SU campus.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based

on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department.

All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with courtroom terminology and legal concepts, courtroom procedures and demeanor, court and jurisdicitonal differences, rules of evidence, admissibility standards.
• Relevant law related to pretrial discovery including responsibilities of attorneys and experts, and ethical obligations of expert witnesses.
• Preferred: Experience as a prosecutor or defense attorney in criminal trials.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part-time instructors.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

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