Assistant Professor, Forensic Science (Special Appointment)

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth.  Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Curry College offers 27 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs. 

Curry College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in every aspect of its operations. The College values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. 

Job Description:

The Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Curry College invites applications for a full-time one-year Special Appointment Forensic Science professor at the Assistant level to begin in late August 2021.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to establish and maintain an active research agenda that involve undergraduates.  Evidence of effective teaching to diverse learners and experience in promoting and fostering a supportive learning environment using a variety of methodologies are a plus.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced level forensic science courses: Forensic Science I & II, Forensic Photography, and Forensic Criminal Investigation. The successful candidate will also play an important role in developing forensic science elective courses to enhance the Forensic Science curriculum or strengthen the General Education Program.  Experience with teaching Introductory Biology course including Introduction to Organisms and/or Anatomy and Physiology and program development including learning outcomes and assessment are required.

The review of applications will begin on February 16, 2021, and continue until the position has been filled.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must have a Master's Degree in the Natural Sciences and must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education;
• Experience focusing on forensic science applications is required;  
• Experience with teaching Introductory Biology course including Introduction to Organisms and/or Anatomy and Physiology and program development including learning outcomes and assessment are required.

Preferred Requirements

• A Ph.D. in the the Natural Sciences.

Additional Information:

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Curry College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Rachel King at Rachel.king@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration.  Interested applicants must submit curriculum vitae, cover letter including a description of your teaching philosophy, a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service), and a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment) and a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.