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Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry (Non-Tenured Track, F1103A)

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Old Dominion University
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Posting Details
Job Title
Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry (Non-Tenured Track, F1103A)
Department
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Position Number
F1103A
Job Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a teaching assistant professor position to begin in Spring 2027. This is an annual, 10-month appointment, within the career line track which does not include the possibility of tenure but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor).
For the Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry, responsibilities include teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation. The candidate will also participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree, as well as service to the department, college and university.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
  1. M.S. in forensic science, forensic chemistry, chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited institution
  2. Ph.D. in forensic science or forensic chemistry; or Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or closely related field with forensic research experience from an accredited institution.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
  1. For applicants with both M.S. and Ph.D.: Ability to teach introductory forensic science lecture and/or lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.
  2. In addition, for applicants with an M.S.: 3 years of professional experience in the field of forensic science.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry and/or forensics lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.
  • Experience in teaching and managing courses with formal laboratory components.
  • Experience with use of advanced technology in the classroom and canvas or other LMS platforms.
  • Involvement in forensic chemistry curriculum development and FEPAC certification.

Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
07/27/2026
Application Review Date
08/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26950 to apply and attach the following with their online application:
1. Letter of application.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement of teaching philosophy.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. Contact information for 3 professional references.
Optional uploads: Applicants are encouraged to upload up to a total of three documents or a total of 10 pages from their recent course syllabi or teaching evaluations, or other documents generated by them and used for classroom instruction.
Review of applications for this position will begin on August 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Telework Friendly
No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
https://www.odu.edu/sci
About the Department
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, one of the academic units within the College of Sciences, has 27 faculty members committed to excellence in research and teaching. The Department currently offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry (ACS approved, research, pre-med, chemical forensic science and secondary chemistry education tracks), biochemistry (including research and secondary chemistry education tracks) as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry. The Department has a robust undergraduate program with over 180 undergraduate students and provides an extensive amount of service teaching for undergraduate majors from across the university. The Department has an active Ph.D. program with over 40 doctoral students. For more information about the Department, its undergraduate and graduate degree plans, and new building, please visit odu.edu/chemistry.

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