Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Science, Tenure Track

Alvernia University’s 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 University’s 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 master’s 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 candidate’s area of expertise
• Leadership and/or program accreditation experience

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 3,000 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 Magazine’s 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. You'll get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 20 paid 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.