AssistantAssociate Professor of Forensic Science, Tenure Track
Job Location:
Reading, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Alvernia Universitys College of Innovation Discovery and Enterprise invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Forensic Science to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. The successful candidate will contribute expertise in one or more areas of forensic science such as forensic toxicology forensic chemistry forensic biology criminalistics or another area of forensic science through undergraduate teaching curriculum development scholarly activity and student mentoring. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the continued development of the Universitys Forensic Science program and its pursuit of FEPAC accreditation with the potential to assume a leadership role including serving as Program Director.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Hold a minimum of a masters degree (or equivalent) in forensic science or in a discipline appropriate to a forensic science area offered by the program along with a minimum of five years of full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience in forensic science; OR
- Hold a doctorate in forensic science or a discipline appropriate to a forensic science area offered by the program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate level;
- Experience working in a forensic science laboratory or other professional forensic science setting;
- Experience developing forensic science curricula or programs;
- Evidence of scholarly activity or potential for scholarly activity in the candidates area of expertise;
- Leadership and/or program accreditation experience.
How to Apply:
Candidates should submit:
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research/scholarly activity statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are expected to promote Franciscan ideals and advance the Universitys mission through a commitment to service respect for all intellectual curiosity innovation and mutual accountability. All members of the community share responsibility for advancing diversity equity and inclusion. At this time Alvernia University is unable to sponsor employment-based work visas for applicants. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the University.
About Alvernia University
Alvernia University is a Franciscan Catholic institution located in Reading Pennsylvania founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters. The university serves approximately 3000 students across its main campus branch campuses and online programs.
Alvernia offers a distinctive blend of a rigorous liberal arts education strong professional preparation experiential learning opportunities and a deep commitment to community engagement rooted in Franciscan values. The University has been recognized as a Best National University by U.S. News & World Report (2024) a College of Distinction and one of Money Magazines Best Colleges (2024).
Employee Benefits:
Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:
- Robust Health Coverage:Choose from three offered medical plans plus dental and vision.
- Financial Security:Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
- Exceptional Retirement:Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. Youll get 100% immediate vesting a University gift contribution and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
- Time Off:Take advantage of 20paid holidays each year including 5 floating holidays.
- Invest in Your Future:Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
- On-Campus Wellness:Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
- Employee Meal Plan: This plan provides convenient flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.
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