Wichita State University-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Wichita, KS
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

Wichita State University (WSU) seeks a forward-thinking and experienced scholar-practitioner faculty member to coordinate its new Master of Science in Forensic Firearms program within the School of Criminal Justice. Founded in 1934, WSU's School of Criminal Justice is the second oldest in the nation and consistently ranks among the top programs in criminal justice, policing science, and crime intelligence. This is a rare opportunity for a scholar-practitioner to contribute to a historic legacy while helping shape the future of forensic education and interagency collaboration. The M.S. in Forensic Firearms program is one of three innovative forensic programs in the School, two newly approved graduate programs, the M.S. in Forensic Firearms and the M.S. in Forensic Biology, and an established undergraduate program in Forensic Science. Along with the forensic programs, the School of Criminal Justice offers bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice and a fully online bachelor's degree in homeland security. This position includes teaching, program leadership, and direct engagement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) training initiatives. A tenure track appointment will include research/scholarship expectations.

  • Coordinate the forensic firearms program in consultation with the Director of Forensic Sciences, the Director of the School of Criminal Justice, and law enforcement partners.
  • Teach courses per semester in the forensic firearms program.
  • Engage in research and scholarly activities as a member of the faculty.
  • Lead forensic firearms program admission processes and coordinate with the Graduate School for admissions, progress, and graduation.
  • Work with the Director of Forensic Sciences to align program activities and outcomes with the vision and objectives of the forensic firearms program and the School of Criminal Justice.
  • Mentor students for research projects and on becoming practitioners in the Forensic Firearm and Toolmarks.
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
  • Engage with the Midwest Criminal Justice Institute and external partners.
  • Graduate level degree or Equivalent Experience in the Field
  • Teaching experience
  • Master's degree in natural sciences, social sciences, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in higher education.
  • Experience as a qualified/bench examiner as a Firearm and Toolmark examiner in an operational forensic science laboratory.
  • Ph.D. in natural sciences or social sciences or closely related field
  • Firearms Examiner who has instructed or completed the National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) or another equivalent nationally recognized firearm and toolmark examiner program.
  • Familiarity with the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) accreditation process.
  • Extensive training or experience in leadership for law enforcement and/or academic.
  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Full-time position
  • Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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