Approved
(9/21/2012)
School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Arizona State University at the West campus
Arizona State University at the West campus invites applications for a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor in Forensics.
General information: The School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences (http://newcollege.asu.edu/mns) at Arizona State University’s West campus is a broad-based mathematics and natural science unit that encompasses biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computing, and statistics. The School offers a B.S. degree in Life Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. In addition, the School offers a popular B.S. degree in Life Sciences (Forensics concentration) and anticipates offering a B.S. degree in Forensics beginning in Fall 2013. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the Forensics degree programs within the School as well as coordinate efforts to accredit the Forensics degree programs through the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). Furthermore, successful candidates will be expected to teach classes including upper division specialty courses in our new programs in Forensics. Participation in research that enhances the forensics degree programs is encouraged, and the School emphasizes hands-on experience for undergraduates in internships and faculty research programs. The School is committed to recruiting and retaining students and faculty from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the natural sciences.
Required Qualifications:
1) Minimum of a Master’s or professional degree appropriate for a forensics program and three or more years of experience in a forensic science laboratory (the three year period cannot include training); OR a doctorate in a forensics-relevant discipline and three years of experience as an academic forensic scientist that includes appropriate educational, research, and service contributions to the field of forensics.
2) Management experience that demonstrates an ability to manage forensics degree programs.
3) Commitment and ability to work with a diverse student population.
4) Ability to contribute to the School in the areas of teaching and service.
Desired Qualifications: Experience developing new courses. Candidates that can enhance and complement ASU's strengths in the broad areas of sustainability, education, and health are encouraged to apply.
Application procedure: Send the following items electronically to : 1) letter of application, 2) a statement describing teaching philosophy and experience, 3) a statement describing relevant management experience, 3) unofficial transcripts, 4) curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address, and 5) names and contact information of three professional references. Applicants should reference position #10198 in their application.
Application deadline: Friday, January 4, 2013 if not filled, weekly thereafter until the search is closed.
Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASU’s complete non-discrimination statement may be found at: https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful outcome (as determined by the university) of the pre-employment screening activities, including a criminal history check (or a fingerprint check), under Arizona Board of Regents policy 6-709.