The Department of Forensic Science in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year for possible adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Forensic Science will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs in any given semester. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active once you have applied, though if you teach in only one semester of each academic year, new hire paperwork may be required prior to a contract being issued in each year.

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
M.S. IN FORENSIC SCIENCE, A NATURAL SCIENCE, OR A CLOSELY-RELATED DISCIPLINE. IN LIEU OF A DEGREE, EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A DISCIPLINE. IN LIEU OF A DEGREE, EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY DISCIPLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED. STRONG ORAL PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

Preferred Qualifications: 
M.S. OR PH.D. IN FORENSIC SCIENCE OR A NATURAL SCIENCE AT THE TIME THE APPOINTMENT BEGINS. PRIOR TEACHING EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED
All applications must be submitted online and should include the following: 1) a vitae or resume, and 2) include contact information for two professional references. For information or questions about the position, contact fos@vcu.edu. For more information about the Department of Forensic Science at VCU, visit our website at: http://forensicscience.vcu.edu/.

Salary Range:  $1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information:
Contact Name:  Eric Hazelrigg
Contact Email:  ejhazelrigg@vcu.edu