Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry

Posting Details Job Title Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry (Non-Tenured Track, F1103A) Department CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRYPosition Number F1103AJob Description The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a teaching assistant professor position to begin in Spring 2027. This is an annual, 10-month appointment, within the career line track which does not include the possibility of tenure but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor).For the Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry, responsibilities include teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation. The candidate will also participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree, as well as service to the department, college and university. Position Type FullTimeType of Recruitment General PublicType of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certificationsM.S. in forensic science, forensic chemistry, chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited institution Ph. D. in forensic science or forensic chemistry; or Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or closely related field with forensic research experience from an accredited institution. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities For applicants with both M.S. and Ph.D.: Ability to teach introductory forensic science lecture and/or lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution. In addition, for applicants with an M.S.: 3 years of professional experience in the field of forensic science.

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