Assistant Professor of Forensic Science (Criminology)
About The Position
St. Mary's University’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Forensic Science (Criminology), beginning in Fall 2027. The role is based in San Antonio, Texas, and offers a competitive salary. The successful candidate will teach and administer undergraduate courses in Forensic Science (Criminology), particularly Forensic Lab Techniques, Survey of Forensic Science, Forensic Criminology, and Drugs and Society. The position has a 3/3 teaching load. Prior experience teaching or administering the listed courses is strongly encouraged, and priority review will be given to applicants with that experience. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, engaging in scholarly activity, attending departmental meetings, and participating in service activities consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission. The candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in forensic science or a related field by the time of appointment. The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is part of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Its Forensic Science (criminology focus), Criminology, and Criminal Justice degree plans serve over 200 majors and minors. St. Mary's University enrolls approximately 3,500 students and offers more than 40 academic programs. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a clear background check.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in forensic science or a related field earned by the time of appointment.
- Successful completion of a clear background check as a condition of any employment offer.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching or administering Forensic Lab Techniques, Survey of Forensic Science, Forensic Criminology, and Drugs and Society; applicants with this experience will receive priority review.
Responsibilities
- Teach and administer undergraduate courses in Forensic Science (Criminology), with particular emphasis on Forensic Lab Techniques, Survey of Forensic Science, Forensic Criminology, and Drugs and Society.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Engage in scholarly activity.
- Attend departmental meetings.
- Participate in service activities consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track faculty appointment.
- Support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
