Forensic Science Assistant Professor (Forensic Chemistry)

The Department of Forensic Science (http://forensicscience.vcu.edu/) at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have research experience in forensic toxicology and/or drug chemistry, with interests that compliment and expand existing expertise in the department.  Candidates must have a clear potential for external funding from a diversity of sources and be committed to developing a nationally-recognized interdisciplinary research program.  Duties of the position include excellence in scholarly publication, effective extramural grant solicitation, and high-quality mentoring and teaching of both undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may include core lecture and laboratory courses in the department, to include forensic chemistry, drug analysis, and/or toxicology. The faculty member will serve on Departmental, College, and/or University committees and is expected to engage in professional service in their field.  Candidates must have a doctoral degree or equivalent at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral research experience and prior college-level teaching experience are strongly preferred. The anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2025.

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