Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Science

The Department of Forensic Science is conducting a search for a forensic science faculty position within its FEPAC-accredited MS program and Ph.D. program. Applicants with experience in forensic toxicology, controlled substances/drug chemistry, forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic analytical chemistry, or instrumental analysis experience will be considered.

Candidates for this tenure-track faculty position should have a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field and relevant research/teaching experience in forensic science or a closely related discipline. A successful candidate must be able to develop and teach graduate-level courses in forensic science, pursue a sustained research agenda, supervise graduate student research and actively participate in the continuous development of forensic science programming at SHSU.

The College provides faculty members with exceptional research opportunities through its research centers and advanced training institutes as well as access to outstanding resources to support their professional development. Located on the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest and an hour north of Houston, Sam Houston State University continues to be named among the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.”

Candidates are expected to be dedicated teachers, productive researchers, and professionals prepared to become actively engaged in the various programs administered by the College of Criminal Justice.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Visit our website at http://forensics.shsu.edu/ to learn more about the Department of Forensic Science.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.