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Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science

Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security (CJFSS) is an interdisciplinary school with more than 500 students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Justice. The school offers undergraduate minors in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, and Security Studies, as well as a fully online graduate program in Criminal Justice.
Housed in the newly renovated Paul H. "Bud" Holmes Criminal Justice Building, CJFSS features more than 30,000 square feet of state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories, modern classrooms, fully functional mock courtroom.
The CrimeScene Investigation, Forensic Biology, and Forensic Chemistry degree programs prepare students to apply a wide range of forensic techniques in all forensic settings. Students gain knowledge and hands‑on experience in drug identification, serology and DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, crime scene documentation, firearms identification, arson and explosives investigation, forensic photography, courtroom testimony techniques footwear analysis and other specialized areas of forensic science.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching, advising, and mentoring students at the university level.
• Online and face-to-face course delivery and instruction.
• Preparing and submitting syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
• Engaging in scholarly and service activities commensurate with school, college, and universityexpectations.
• Attending school, college, and university meetings and recruitment events.
• Organizing and managing laboratory activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor of Forensic Science

Maters degree in forensic science or closely related discipline form an accredited university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Instructor of Forensic Science

• Specialized knowledge in the field of forensic science as demonstrated through graduate level coursework and/or professional experience.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and untraditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate forensic science degree program.
• Ability to articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Ability to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities.
• Ability to effectively advise and mentor students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructor of Forensic Science

At least five years of professional experience in forensic science.
Expertisein ability to teach in two or more of the following areas: forensicquality management, survey of forensic science, introduction to forensicScience, crime scene documentation, fingerprint analysis, forensicphotography, digital forensics, firearms identification, arson and fireinvestigations, accident reconstruction, crime scene reconstruction,shooting reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensicpathology, forensic entomology, courtroom testimony, serology, or DNAanalysis.
Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at the university level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction (Canvas Learning Management System).
Ability to help students obtain internships in forensic laboratories or law enforcement agencies.

Minimum Qualifications: Assistant Teaching Professor

Doctorate in forensic science or a closely related discipline form an accredited university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Assistant Teaching Professor

• Specialized knowledge in the field of forensic science as demonstrated through graduate level coursework and/or professional experience.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate forensic science degree program.
• Ability to articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Ability to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities.
• Ability to effectively advise and mentor students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Assistant Teaching Professor

At least three years of professional experience in forensic science.
Expertise inand ability to teach in two or more of the following areas:forensicquality management, survey of forensic science, introduction to forensicscience, crime scene documentation, fingerprint analysis, forensicphotography, digital forensics, firearms identification, arson and fireinvestigations, accident reconstruction, crime scene reconstruction,shooting reconstruction bloodstain pattern analysis, forensicpathology, forensic entomology, courtroom testimony.
Teaching, Mentoring, and service experience at the university level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction (Canvas Learning Management System).
Ability to help students obtain internships in forensic laboratories or law enforcement agencies.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (601) 266-4986. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.