Forensic Science Instructor

About the role

The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic science.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop, maintain, and update course materials as appropriate to the field and modality.
• Maintain regular availability to students, including office hours as appropriate to course modality.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.
• Coincoperate with ASU Online ancillary support services and graduate student teaching assistants.
• Engage in regular professional development.
• Foster collegiality throughout the organization.
• Complete periodic mandatory training.
• Monitor and respond to university, college, and school communication and requests.

Requirements

• An earned master's degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, physical anthropology); or
• An earned bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field and significant professional experience in forensic science practice at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• An earned master’s or doctoral degree in forensic science or a closely related scientific field (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, physical anthropology, criminology, psychology, etc.);
• Two or more years of 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;
• Expertise in forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, or the analysis of seized drugs;
• 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, prior course syllabi, etc.;
• Experience with technology/course management systems such as Canvas;
• Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills.