Program Director & Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Sci

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

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About The Position

Alvernia University’s College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as Program Director of the Forensic Science Program. The position will begin no later than the start of the Fall 2026 semester. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in both teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the program through the accreditation process and support its ongoing development and academic excellence.

Requirements

• Effective undergraduate teaching experience.
• Scholarly productivity in the field.
• Experience teaching forensic science courses at the undergraduate level (preferred).
• Hold a minimum of a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a forensic science discipline offered by the program, along with a minimum of five years of full-time (or equivalent) experience as a practitioner; OR
• Hold a doctorate in a forensic science discipline offered by the program, along with at least three years of full-time (or equivalent) experience as an academic forensic scientist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Forensic Science Program through the accreditation process.
• Support the ongoing development and academic excellence of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree