Assistant Professor Forensic Science

Assistant Professor Forensic Science

Job ID : 289842

Location : Statesboro, Georgia

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral / R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical / urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here : https : / / president.georgiasouthern.edu / performance-excellence / mission-values /

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology that enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate students across all campuses and a minor with 175 students. The department also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice / criminology and cybercrime. The online MS program is ranked #27 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Further, we offer an Executive MS program in Criminal Justice for law enforcement professionals, which permits them to complete POST-certified coursework in flexible modules. Finally, the department offers an online Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime. Including the Graduate Certificate, we enroll approximately 90 graduate students across all graduate programming.

Within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the BA in Anthropology offers students a four-field focus. The program currently enrolls approximately 55 majors and offers an in-person BA Degree on the Statesboro campus. Faculty in the program are engaged in archaeological collections analysis and curation at our Archaeological Laboratories and R M Bogan Archaeological Repository located on campus, active archaeological survey and excavation of local precontact, colonial era, and historic conflict sites and landscapes including the Camp Lawton Civil War POW camp, and applied cultural projects focused on maternal health and coastal sustainability. Faculty also contribute to the Anthropology concentration in the fast growing interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Social Science degree with over 80 students across sociology, anthropology, and political science.

This position will contribute significantly to the growing collaboration between the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, with a focus on programming related to forensic science in both departments. Specifically, the Assistant Professor of Forensic Science will be expected to contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research in the area as well as offer cross-disciplinary courses to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in both departments. Further, the individual in this position will contribute the development and productivity of the emerging Center for Forensic Science at Georgia Southern University.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, the Assistant Professor position will require teaching some combination of courses related to forensic science across both Criminal Justice and Criminology and Sociology and Anthropology, developing a sustainable and productive program of research, providing service to the department, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success and professional development initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Professor of Forensic Science will be integral in the development of programming to support the Center for Forensic Science. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Anthropology OR Earned Doctorate in Anthropology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology by August 1, 2026

Expertise in the area of forensic science to include investigative, legal, biological, and / or anthropological aspects of the discipline.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research / creative activities as appropriate to the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of successful college / university level teaching experience

Ability and / or experience to contribute to courses to include, but not limited to : Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Investigations, Forensic Anthropology, Seminar in Law Enforcement : Forensic Science

Interest in developing novel courses in the field of Forensic Science

Ability and interest in engaging in collaborative research with existing faculty members.

Experience in, or potential for, pursuing external funding

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae ; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and / or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins October 10, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair : Joshua L. Williams, Ph.D.

Email : jlwilliams@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone : 912.478.0337

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http : / / www.georgiasouthern.edu or https : / / www.georgiasouthern.edu / colleges / behavioral-social-sciences / departments / criminal-justice-criminology The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources : (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

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