Assistant Teaching Professor in Forensic Science

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The search committee seeks outstanding candidates who demonstrate the ability to teach foundational courses in our undergraduate and graduate forensic science programs. The successful candidate will teach four courses per term, including Introduction to Forensic Science and/or the Scientific Basis of Forensic Investigation, with the possibility of teaching upper-division classes. Candidates who can contribute courses related to pattern evidence, criminalistics, quality assurance/quality control, crime scene investigation and/or serology will receive special consideration. Departmental service is also expected, including serving as an academic advisor, mentoring student capstone projects, and representing the department in university-wide service opportunities.The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Our department offers a B.A. in Forensic Science, a M.S. in Forensic Pattern Analysis, a M.S. in Biological Forensics as well as an interdisciplinary minor in Forensic Science. You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/forensic-science.

Please provide a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, and contact information for up to three references. The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses you would be excited to teach.

Compensation range: $51,000-56,000.

Candidate’s must have at least a MS in forensic science or closely related field to be considered for the position. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but those lacking such experiences and who are highly motivated to teach are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

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