"Assistant Professor Forensic Science"

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs.

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology that enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate students across all campuses and a minor with 175 students. The department also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice/criminology and cybercrime.

Within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the BA in Anthropology offers students a four-field focus. The program currently enrolls approximately 55 majors and offers an in-person BA Degree on the Statesboro campus.

This position will contribute significantly to the growing collaboration between the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, with a focus on programming related to forensic science in both departments. Specifically, the Assistant Professor of Forensic Science will be expected to contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research in the area as well as offer cross-disciplinary courses to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in both departments. Further, the individual in this position will contribute the development and productivity of the emerging Center for Forensic Science at Georgia Southern University.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, the Assistant Professor position will require teaching some combination of courses related to forensic science across both Criminal Justice and Criminology and Sociology and Anthropology, developing a sustainable and productive program of research, providing service to the department, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success and professional development initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Professor of Forensic Science will be integral in the development of programming to support the Center for Forensic Science. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications
Earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Anthropology OR Earned Doctorate in Anthropology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology by August 1, 2026. Expertise in the area of forensic science to include investigative, legal, biological, and/or anthropological aspects of the discipline. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of successful college/university level teaching experience. Ability and/or experience to contribute to courses to include, but not limited to: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Investigations, Forensic Anthropology, Seminar in Law Enforcement: Forensic Science. Interest in developing novel courses in the field of Forensic Science. Ability and interest in engaging in collaborative research with existing faculty members. Experience in, or potential for, pursuing external funding.

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins October 10, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information
Search Chair: Joshua L. Williams, Ph.D. Email: jlwilliams@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912.478.0337