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Assistant Professor of Crime Scene Investigation, Tenure-Track

Employer
Weber State University
Location
Utah, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Feb 1, 2023


Assistant Professor of Crime Scene Investigation, Tenure-Track

Requisition Number: F00293P:

Job Description:
Assistant Professor of Crime Scene Investigation, Tenure-Track

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Department of Interdisciplinary Programs at Weber State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin July 1, 2023. This full-time position will specifically support the Crime Scene Investigation program. The selected individual will be responsible for teaching, scholarship and service activities as core job functions and in pursuit of academic tenure.

Job Duties:
Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the area of forensic sciences/criminalistics, curriculum development and program management. Specific curriculum may include:
  • Crime scene investigation theory and practice,
  • Forensic photography, 3D laser scanning,
  • Latent impression analysis, development and comparison for both fingers and palms,
  • Forensic reconstruction disciplines including shooting and bloodstain reconstruction,
  • Professional practice including ethics & courtroom testimony,
  • Other relevant forensic science disciplines as needed including both pattern and laboratory analysis.


Weber State University is committed to creating an inclusive experience for all students through access to quality programs, faculty-to-student interaction, and high impact educational experiences. Faculty engage in this work at the university through teaching, scholarship and service.

The teaching assignment requires both lecture and laboratory components in a face-to-face format, during the day. Evening or online may be assigned as needed. The faculty member will participate in regular program assessment and curriculum review to improve course offerings and program requirements.

Scholarship expectations include engagement in continued professional development and developing a program of scholarly research and publication.

Service responsibilities include: student recruitment and career advising; develop and foster relationships between the program and the forensic science community; committee responsibilities at the department, college and university levels.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or other closely related area.
  • Minimum of 5 years full-time field experience as a forensic science investigator.
  • Experience in effective and inclusive teaching and/or training in courses relevant to the position.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • History of excellence in higher education teaching
  • Development of courses, laboratory exercises, and course materials for higher education students
  • Membership and activity in forensic science professional organizations
  • Professional certifications in Crime Scene Analysis, Forensic Photography, Latent Print, or other relevant certifications from reputable professional associations
  • Record of publications and high-impact educational experiences for university students including undergraduate research


Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 10/06/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and include the following materials:
  1. Cover letter addressing interest, and required and preferred qualifications
  2. Curriculum vitae including work history in forensic science, with organization name, supervisor, and contact information (including a recent job performance review) and course instruction history, with institution name, course prefix and number, and institution contact information
  3. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (unofficial acceptable; official required for appointment)
  4. Teaching philosophy
  5. Summary of past teaching evaluations
  6. Detailed narrative for anticipated academic research (maximum of 3 pages)
  7. List of three references with contact information (professional and academic references only).

Letters of recommendation may be requested.

Screening of applications will begin November 28, 2022. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/17980

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