"Faculty Associates in Forensic Science, Legal Aspects, Psychology and Law"

The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for Faculty Associate positions during the 2025–2026 academic year to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of areas of forensic science, psychology and law, and legal aspects. Faculty Associate positions are one-semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed an average of .40 FTE (the equivalent of 6-credit hours) per semester. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based on qualifications and assigned teaching load.

About the School:

SIF offers a unique approach to forensic education, offering students transdisciplinary ways to learn about how technology and science interact with law, legal systems, and legal issues. SIF has strengths in the psychological sciences (social, clinical, developmental psychology, and psychology and law); the natural sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, and genetics); and information technology (cybersecurity, digital forensics). With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations, SIF prepares students for careers in which they shape a justice system informed by scientific evidence, and in which investigative and legal processes reflect empirically supported best practices and all people receive fair treatment.

Our psychology and law program include courses in forensic psychology and those in broader areas of psychology and law (including those rooted in social, developmental, and other non-clinical branches of psychology). These include survey and advanced courses in psychology and law, the psychology of criminal investigations, police psychology, correctional psychology, and psychological criminology (e.g., “The Criminal Mind”), as well as courses in research methods and capstone experiences. Accordingly, we encourage people with expertise in clinical, forensic, and other branches of psychology to apply.

For more information about our positions, please go to the following job postings:

• Faculty Associate Legal Aspects
• Faculty Associate Forensic Science
• Faculty Associate Psychology and Law