Job Details
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Assistant Professor in Forensic Science
Faculty Type
Tenure Track
Office/Department
Forensic Science
Work Environment
Onsite
Location
Evergreen Main Campus
Faculty Job Type
Full-time
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Position Duties
We seek outstanding candidates who demonstrate the ability to develop and teach new and existing undergraduate and graduate courses in content areas specific to our undergraduate program in forensic studies (BA) and two graduate programs (MS) in Biological Forensics and Forensic Pattern Analysis. The successful candidate is also expected to develop a research program with the potential for extramural funding and that involves undergraduate and graduate students. Preference will be given to candidates whose research addresses questions in pattern evidence and/or biological forensics. The new faculty member will participate in undergraduate advisor and departmental and university service.
The successful candidate will teach 2 upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses per year in Veterinary Forensics, Statistics in Forensic Science, Forensic DNA, Forensic Pattern Evidence, Forensic Anthropology, QA/QC, Questioned Documents, Bloodstain pattern analysis and contribute to introductory courses in forensic studies and capstone courses for undergraduates and graduate students. The successful applicant will overall have a 3-3 load, reduced to 2-3 load in the first year. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Faculty development opportunities are also available, including startup funds for establishing a research program. We highly value the ability and motivation to collaborate with other faculty members, the provision of high-value experiences to our undergraduates and graduate students, and a commitment to "inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world." Loyola's work on behalf of diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus, and we welcome candidates who contribute to our stated goals of equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Required Qualifications
MS in Forensic Science or related discipline
Ability to develop a nationally recognized research program involving undergraduate and graduate
Interest in serving as an academic advisor
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Forensic Science or related discipline
Postdoctoral experience
Previous college teaching experience
Job Posting Date
09/08/2023
Priority Application Deadline Date
10/23/2023
Job Close Date
Anticipated Start Date
07/01/2024
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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