Assistant / Associate Professor of Forensic Science

Position Title :

Assistant / Associate Professor of Forensic Science

Requisition : 202500136F

Rank :

Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA status : Exempt

Hiring Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type :

Full-Time Tenure Track

College :

College of Criminal Justice

Department :

Dept of Forensic Science

Open Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Quicklink :

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 45356

Contact Name : Dr. Sheree Hughes

Title :

Dr. Sheree Hughes, Chair,

Department of Forensic Science,

• Sam Houston State University;
• Box 2525;

Huntsville, Texas 77341-2525

Contact Phone : (936) 294-2608

Contact Email :

sheree.hughes@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job :

The Department of Forensic Science is conducting a search for a forensic science faculty position within its FEPAC-accredited MS program and Ph.D. program.

Applicants with forensic toxicology experience are preferred but related forensic disciplines such as drug chemistry / seized drugs, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, forensic chemistry, firearms, or crime scene investigation may also be considered.

Educational Requirements for the Position :

Candidates for this tenure-track faculty position should have a Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field and relevant research / teaching experience in forensic science or a closely related discipline.

Experience Required for the Position :

Must be able to develop and teach graduate-level courses in forensic science, pursue a sustained research agenda, supervise graduate student research and actively participate in the continuous development of forensic science programming at SHSU. Candidates are expected to be dedicated teachers, productive researchers, and professionals prepared to become actively engaged in a intellectual and social environment to meet the needs of students.

Special Instructions Summary :

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current vita, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references addressed to : Dr. Sheree Hughes, Chair, Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University; Box 2525; Huntsville, Texas 77341-2525.

Review of materials will continue until the position is filled

Open Until Filled : Yes

EEO Statement :

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