Assistant Professor of Forensic Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
ID: 7299715 (Ref.No. BSU46486)
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The College of Sciences and Humanities at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in forensic science. Preference will be given to individuals with practical experience in forensic science. The successful applicant will be housed in a department commiserate with the candidate’s expertise. A Ph.D. in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or forensic psychology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Job Function:
The College of Sciences and Humanities at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in forensic science. Preference will be given to individuals with practical experience in forensic science. The successful applicant will be housed in a department commiserate with the candidate’s expertise. A Ph.D. in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or forensic psychology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Minimum Experience:
An earned Doctorate degree appropriate for a forensic science program, preferably in biology, chemistry, or a related field by time of appointment.
Research experience in a forensic science discipline or in methods and techniques adapted, supported, and employed by the forensic science community.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Research experience in a forensic science discipline or in methods and techniques adapted, supported, and employed by the forensic science community.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
The ability to establish effective collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external populations
Record of successful teaching in a college/university environment
Established scholarship record in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or forensic psychology
Record of successful teaching in a college/university environment
Established scholarship record in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or forensic psychology
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