Open Rank Professor Forensic Science Program Coordinator
Open Rank Professor Forensic Science Program Coordinator
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Open Rank Professor/ Forensic Science Program Coordinator
Columbia College Columbia MO
Buffkin / Baker an executive search firm has been retained to assist Columbia College in the search for Open Rank Professor/ Forensic Science Program Coordinator (Coordinator). The College seeks a qualified individual for this fulltime position who will support the B.S. Forensic Science degree program and serve as leadfaculty and coordinator of the program. Teaching professional development and service are required aspects of the position. The opportunity to design new innovative specialty courses and curriculum also exists with this positions responsibilities.
The Forensic Science program at Columbia College is housed within the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in the School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to Forensic Science the Department also offers degrees in Biochemistry Biology Chemistry and Environmental Science as well as Mathematics and Computer Science. The Department has 14 fulltime faculty who are supported by a fulltime Laboratory Manager and a parttime laboratory coordinator and is housed in a modern fully equipped facility.
The immersive Forensic Science program goes far beyond police work bringing together the disciplines of biology chemistry criminal justice and law to prepare students to lead in this exciting and fastgrowing field. Students learn handson applications of scientific principles as well as the ins and outs of related professions like law criminal justice and communications. Columbia Colleges industryleading curriculum advances students knowledge of forensic science and opens doors to many career options. The experts in the Colleges wellrespected crossdisciplinary program help students build skills and realworld experience for work in a crime laboratory as well as in the field. Some of the specialty areas students can focus on include physical evidence DNA toxicology latent prints and questioned documents.
The successful candidate will possess a PhD in Forensic Science or a Natural Science discipline with preferably three years of experience as a Forensic Scientist. A masters in forensic science with a strong preference for at least five years professional experience in a forensic laboratory is required if the individual does not possess a PhD. Professional expert witness experience is desired and prior teaching and student mentoring and advising experience is strongly preferred. Columbia College offers a competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
Founded in 1851 Columbia College is dedicated to improving lives through higher education. As a private coeducational liberal arts and sciences college the College takes pride in its small classes experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Offering bachelors and masters degrees Columbia College has a traditional campus and active evening program in Columbia Missouri more than 20 additional venues in 11 states and a robust online presence. Columbia College serves a diverse group of students with nearly 46 percent of its undergraduates selfidentifying as members of historically underrepresented groups which include more than 25 percent identifying as Black/African American and 11 percent as Hispanic/Latino. The College also serves a significant number of military personnel.
To apply or to provide a referral or for additional information please use the contact information below. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration as review of submitted materials will begin immediately.
Please visit the detailed position profile for additional information.
Ken Carrick Partner Janny DeLoache Associate Partner
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At Columbia College we encourage individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems to join our community.
We are an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the grounds of race color national origin ancestry creed religion citizenship status veteran status sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy status parental status marital status age disability or any other protected status.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
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