Job Title

Forensic Science, Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Biology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Forensic Science Program at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#103020) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

Join our collaborative, FEPAC-accredited Forensic Science Program. The applicants’ specialty within forensic science is left open to attract the best available candidates across fields. To learn more about the Forensic Science Program, Department of Biology, and the Molecular Biosciences PhD Program please visit: https://mtsu.edu/programs/forensic-science/index.php, https://mtsu.edu/biology/, and https://mtsu.edu/programs/molecular-biosciences-phd/index.php.

Position Highlights:

• Conduct Independent Research: Lead groundbreaking forensic science research and mentor students (undergraduate, MS, and PhD) to achieve national and international recognition.
• Curriculum Development and Teaching: Create and teach courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise within the Forensic Science Program. Opportunities to teach non-forensic courses for the Department of Biology in the saucersful candidate's area of expertise are also available.
• Competitive Start-Up Package: Receive a robust start-up package to support research endeavors.
• Externally Funded Research Program: Establish and maintain an externally funded research program suitable for mentoring master’s and doctoral students.

Apply now to become a part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in forensic science education and research!

Required Education

A terminal degree in biology, forensic science, or a closely related field appropriate for a forensic science program is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with post-doctoral research experience, a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and a level of grant or fellowship funding that reflects high productivity commensurate with the applicant's current career stage will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Frank Bailey at Frank.Bailey@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/01/2024