What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Forensic Science position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.. Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of
Forensic Science at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a
tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. We are seeking a qualified candidate with
expertise in a forensic science discipline, which may include but is not
limited to Forensic Anthropology, Trace Evidence Analysis, pattern or
comparative evidence analysis, and/or other applied forensic specialty areas.
Candidates will be expected to teach in their area of expertise as well as general
forensic sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to attract an active, culturally
and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber. The candidate must have demonstrated
experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment
or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. The University has an enrollment of over
29,000 students, of which approximately 16,000 represent ethnic minorities. The Department of Forensic Science includes nearly 400 undergraduate
and graduate students, many of whom are actively engaged in community STEM
activities through programs with our partners in the local schools and other
collaborating agencies such as the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner. Both the B.S. and M.S. degree programs are fully accredited by the
AAFS Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). The
Department is operated with a close collaboration with the Virginia Department
of Forensic Science (http://www.dfs.virginia.gov/). Position Responsibilities: The faculty member
will be expected to contribute to course, curriculum, and program development;
participate in campus, university, and community service activities; and engage
in activities to stay current in their discipline. Evidence of commitment to excellence in
research and teaching is required. The
candidate will be expected to develop a successful, externally funded research
program involving undergraduate and graduate students; research should be
collaborative, including interdisciplinary projects with other forensic science
faculty. Professional experience in a
casework or an academic forensic laboratory setting is preferred. This is a 9-month
position with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a
Ph.D. in a forensic science-related discipline (e.g., Biological Anthropology,
Forensic Science, etc.) or a related discipline within the natural or physical
sciences. Preferred Qualifications: N/A Applicants should submit: a cover letter;
curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy, experience and interests;
contributions to diversity (see below); and contact information for at least
three professional references to VCU Jobs, referencing position number req6372 (https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=vcu ). Applicants are requested to submit a
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically
between 150-300 words) providing career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences,
and academic and professional activities will impact your contribution to VCU’s
mission of promoting equity and inclusion. For more information and guidelines,
see https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective.
Review of application materials will
begin November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 9
Department:
Department of Forensic Science
Salary:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Chris Ehrhardt
Contact Email: cehrhardt@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-8420
