What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Science - Assistant Professor (Forensic Chemistry) 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 (http://forensicscience.vcu.edu/) at Virginia
Commonwealth University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time,
tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants
should have research experience in forensic toxicology and/or drug chemistry,
with interests that compliment and expand existing expertise in the
department. Candidates must have a clear
potential for external funding from a diversity of sources and be committed to
developing a nationally-recognized interdisciplinary research program. Position Responsibilities: Duties of the position include excellence in
scholarly publication, effective extramural grant solicitation, and
high-quality mentoring and teaching of both undergraduate and graduate
students. Teaching responsibilities may include core lecture and laboratory
courses in the department, to include forensic chemistry, drug analysis, and/or
toxicology. The faculty member will serve on Departmental, College, and/or
University committees and is expected to engage in professional service in their
field. The anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2025. Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a
doctoral degree or equivalent at the time of appointment related to Forensic Chemistry or related field. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral research experience and prior college-level teaching experience are strongly preferred. Virginia Commonwealth
University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse
faculty and staff of the highest caliber. 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/). Applicants should submit: a cover letter;
curriculum vitae; statement of research interests; 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 req6865
(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.
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. Michelle Peace
Contact Email: mrpeace@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-8420
