Chemistry & Biochemistry - Forensic Science, Lecturer (Forensic and Molecular Biology), Non-Tenure Track

Loyola University of Chicago Inc • Chicago, IL

59d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Forensic Science Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Lecturer beginning Fall 2026. Housed in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loyola's Forensic Science faculty are dedicated to quality undergraduate teaching and a student-centered approach to education. By engaging in active research and service projects, faculty members contribute to the advancement of the field and bring their insights back into the classroom. The program has a faculty of nine lecturers: three full-time and six part-time. Our curriculum is built on the fundamental natural sciences of chemistry and biology. The program currently serves 307 students with about 30 BS graduates per year. Students can pursue capstone courses in forensic toxicology, molecular biology, and anthropology. For more information about the Forensic Science Program, please visit its website at www.luc.edu/forensicscience. We welcome candidates with strong teaching profiles in forensic and molecular biology (DNA) and appropriate professional experience in this area of forensic analysis. The successful candidate will be required to teach forensic science courses in a nationally accredited program (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, FEPAC) and should be familiar with the standards set forth in this accreditation. This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are prepared to contribute to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. This position involves teaching courses in Forensic Biology and Forensic Molecular Biology (DNA). Candidates will be asked to teach courses that integrate undergraduate research experiences in forensic science. Additional teaching may be assigned in the Forensic Science program, Biology Department, or Chemistry and Biochemistry department to complete a full-time 4-4 teaching load. The successful candidate will also engage in professional development activities as well as service at the program level or above.

Requirements

• The candidate will have a PhD in biology or a closely related field at the time of appointment
• At least three years relevant experience as a forensic science practitioner in an operational forensic science laboratory setting
• Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are desirable
• The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education

Responsibilities

• Teach forensic science courses in a nationally accredited program (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, FEPAC)
• Teach courses in Forensic Biology and Forensic Molecular Biology (DNA)
• Teach courses that integrate undergraduate research experiences in forensic science
• Engage in professional development activities
• Service at the program level or above

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees