Assistant Professor - Forensic Science

Assistant Professor - Forensic Science - WVU Tech (Beckley)- 23474

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), a divisional four-year campus of West Virginia University (WVU) located in Southern West Virginia - Beckley, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the following employment opportunity:

The Department of Physical Sciences in the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences seeks to hire a full- time, tenure-track assistant professor in Forensic Science to begin Fall 2025.

The ideal candidate will be expected to teach General Chemistry courses and labs at all undergraduate levels and Forensic Chemistry (e.g: Forensic Chemical Analysis & lab, Analysis of Seized Drugs & lab, Trace Evidence Examination & lab, Arson and Explosives Analysis & lab, Analytical Forensic Toxicology & lab...etc.). The successful candidate will have opportunity to develop at least one upper-division undergraduate course according to the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the department. Other duties typically assigned to WVU Tech faculty include service on committees, academic advising, and curriculum development. In addition, the candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant program of research in Forensic Chemistry and/or Chemistry involving undergraduate students using instrumentation available in the department and serving the University and community. As part of ongoing development, our department is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments such as GCMS, SEM, FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, AAS, NMR, fluorescence...etc. with plans for instrumental supply to a Forensic Chemistry program. This position will be based at the Beckley Campus. The Department seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of WVU-Tech.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible.

Salary and Rank: Salary commensurate with background and experience. Rank at the Assistant Professor level.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

More information about the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences can be found at: http://engineering.wvutech.edu/

M.S. in Forensic Science or a related field such as Forensic Chemistry is required. Applicants must demonstrate a teaching background in Forensic Chemistry/Science and General Chemistry courses & labs through academic training. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring are required. All courses and labs are taught on campus in physical classrooms and laboratories.

Application Requirements: Any application missing any of the following documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research plan
• 3 contacts for recommendations

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