Pool Recruitment for Faculty Associates in Forensic Science

The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for Faculty Associate positions during the academic year to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of areas of forensic science. Faculty Associate positions are one-semester non-benefits-eligible fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications not to exceed an average of .40 FTE (the equivalent of 6-credit hours) per semester. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs funding and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based on qualifications and assigned teaching load.

About the School:

SIF offers a unique approach to forensic education offering students transdisciplinary ways to learn about how technology and science interact with law legal systems and legal issues. SIF has strengths in the psychological sciences (social clinical developmental psychology and psychology and law); the natural sciences (anthropology biology chemistry entomology and genetics); and information technology (cybersecurity digital forensics). With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations SIF prepares students for careers in which they shape a justice system informed by scientific evidence and in which investigative and legal processes reflect empirically supported best practices and all people receive fair treatment.

Our forensic science program includes courses such as a forensic science seminar principles of forensic science investigating death advanced crime scene mapping statistical applications in forensic science fundamentals of forensic analysis forensic anthropology forensic botany forensic chemistry forensic molecular biology forensic entomology forensic photography forensic toxicology analysis of nonhuman forensic DNA evidence advanced topics in human DNA typing human osteology and forensic techniques and wildlife forensics. Accordingly we encourage people with expertise in a broad array of forensic sciences and closely related fields apply.

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences:

At ASUs New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We invite you to join this dynamic community where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence.

Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty youre not just advancing your career; youre shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. Youll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges all while preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative. For more information visit us at College is located on ASUs West Valley campus blending a liberal arts education with 21st-century workforce preparation and a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds supporting the rapid growth of its surrounding 14 communities. Integrating modern amenities with the natural beauty of outdoor spaces the West Valley campus offers over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business engineering education and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

About Arizona State University:

Arizona State University rankedtheNo. 1 Most Innovative School in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for ten years in succession has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution measured not by whom it excludes but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic social cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 learn more about ASU visit .

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university measured not by whom it excludes but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic social cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Teach forensic science courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students in face-to-face hybrid or online formats.
• Prepare course syllabi lectures learning exercises exams and other course materials and grade assignments and assessments.
• Maintain regular availability to students including office hours as appropriate to course modality.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.

Required Qualifications:

• For teaching undergraduate classes either one of the following by the time of appointment:

o An earned masters degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g. biology chemistry physics physical anthropology); OR

o An earned bachelors degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g. biology chemistry physics physical anthropology) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a forensic scientific field.

• For teaching graduate-level classes either one of the following by the time of appointment:

o An earned doctoral degree or ABD in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g. biology chemistry physics physical anthropology) by time of appointment or

o An earned masters degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g. biology chemistry physics physical anthropology) and at least two (2) years of related experience working in a forensic scientific field.

Desired Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g. biology chemistry physics physical anthropology criminology psychology etc.);
• Experience working in public or private settings in a forensic scientific field;
• Two or more semesters of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels either online or in-person;
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds including first-generation college students;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness as demonstrated by one or more of the following: student evaluations peer evaluations annual performance evaluations or prior course syllabi;
• Experience with technology/course management systems; and
• Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills.