Position Details:

The Department of Forensic Science at Loyola University Maryland ( LUM ) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position as an Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning in August 2024.

We are looking for a candidate committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education at a dynamic liberal arts university. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their teaching and/or service, will contribute to LUM’s stated goals of equity, inclusion, and justice of the academic community.

We seek outstanding candidates who demonstrate the ability to teach introductory courses in our undergraduate and graduate forensic science programs. The successful candidate will teach four courses per term, including Introduction to Forensic Science and Biological Forensics, with the possibility of teaching upper-division classes. Candidates who can contribute courses related to pattern evidence, criminalistics, quality assurance/quality control, and/or criminal behavior will receive special consideration. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Faculty development opportunities are also available.

We highly value the ability and motivation to collaborate with other faculty members, the provision of high-value experiences to our undergraduates and graduate students, and a commitment to “inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.” Loyola’s work on behalf of diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus, and we welcome candidates who contribute to our stated goals of equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. Our department offers a B.A. in Forensic Science, a M.S. in Forensic Pattern Analysis, a M.S. in Biological Forensics as well as an interdisciplinary minor in Forensic Science. You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/forensic-science.

Loyola seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can actively contribute to the University’s Jesuit mission and values. For more information about our values please visit: https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission

With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs (https://www.loyola.edu/department/faculty-development/teaching/faculty-fellows) ), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best-practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits. Please note that Loyola University Maryland is a 501c3 institution that qualifies towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

US News ranks Loyola University Maryland #4 in Regional Universities in the North. Baltimore is #5 on Forbes’s list of rising start-up cities, and the Baltimore/Washington region is a national research hub. The Baltimore/Washington corridor is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for collaboration in forensic science including ATF , NIST , FBI , NSA , Homeland Security, US Secret Service, Maryland State Police Forensic Unit, Baltimore Police Forensic Division and Baltimore County Police Forensic Services.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment on an ongoing basis. Reappointment would include the possibility of teaching other courses currently offered in the department, depending upon department need and student demand; service duties, like student advising and mentoring student capstone projects; and other opportunities.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a list of three professional references who can provide a recommendation letter, and a teaching statement via https://careers.loyola.edu. The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses you would be excited to teach. Candidate’s must have at least a MS in forensic science or closely related field to be considered for the position.

Review of applications will begin on June 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/7105

Details:

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.