Assistant Professor Forensic Science Tenure Track
Assistant Professor Forensic Science Tenure Track
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Salary/Position Classification
- $76000 9month contract Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- 100 Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
The Forensic Science Programat the University of North Dakota is seeking a fulltime 9month tenuretrack Assistant Professor of Forensic Science to begin August 16 2025 contingent on availability of funding.
The Forensic Science Program is within the Department of Criminal Justice and dates back to 2000 and has roughly 160 majors. The undergraduate curriculum structure includes three concentrations: Forensic Biology; Forensic Chemistry; and Criminal Investigation. The program is in the process of applying for the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commissions (FEPAC) accreditation to expand and strengthen the students academic training. The Forensic Science Program at UND will address these needs and strengthen the students knowledge skills and abilities. The program offers a combination of educational and practical training that will prepare students for a career in forensic science. The handson training constitutes a major part of this program so that the students practical experience will be well developed for both field and lab work.
Established in 1883 the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is the states flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having a high research activity. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 14000 students. It is the home of the states only School of Law. The School of Medicine has major initiatives in rural and public health and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks North Dakota a vibrant college town of over 57000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes a great publicschool system high quality medical facilities low crime ample parks and theaters and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns and Americas Best Hockey Town Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Forensic Science Program invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Forensic Science. We seek candidates with an active research agenda including publications in peerreviewed journals conference presentations and proposal submissions to funding entities. The candidate will have innovative ideas for independent research projects with forensic science applications.
Responsibilities:
- Teach a 2/2 load in the BS Forensic Science Program and potentially in the graduate curriculum.
- Submit a state/federal grant within the first two years of employment.
- Establish an externally funded research agenda.
- Supervise masters student research theses as needed.
Required Competencies
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to teach inspire and mentor students.
- Demonstrated skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff and students.
- Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching including online delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in the broad area of Forensic Science by August 15 2025.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Forensic science experience (research; forensic science laboratory).
- Evidence of teaching competence.
- Record of peer reviewed publications which have contributed to their field of expertise.
- Evidence of potential to secure external funding to support scholarly research.
- Research agenda related to UNDs Rural Health & Communities Grand Challenge (see
https://und/research/grandchallenges/.
To Apply
To assure full consideration applications must be received by March 8 2025 and include the following materials:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Curriculum vitae (to include a list of trainings attendance at professional meetings such
as the American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) presentations given before peer
groups and publications in peerreviewed journals) - List of at least three references (including contact information)
- Research statement 12 pages)
- Teaching statement 12 pages)
Position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to the Program Director Dr. Lavinia Iancu at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
