"Lecturer of Forensic Investigation FTNTT"

Job Details

Job Posting: JR101472 Lecturer of Forensic Investigation FTNTT (Open)

Department: Criminal Justice, JM

Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date: 01-12-2026

Close Date: 02-09-2026

Salary: $75,000 Annually

Job Description:

The Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer in Forensic Investigation, to begin in Spring 2026.

Our department features a state-of-the-art facility that includes a modern forensic science laboratory and a fully equipped moot courtroom, providing students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. In addition to Criminal Justice undergraduate and graduate degree programs, we offer undergraduate and graduate-level forensic certificate programs, including an Undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Investigations and a Graduate Certificate in Investigative Sciences.

We seek a dynamic and student-focused educator who is committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a diverse student population, including both traditional and non-traditional learners, many of whom may come from historically underserved communities.

Responsibilities:

• Teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs and advise students in person and online (visit our website, www.coppin.edu, for a comprehensive overview of the department and its course offerings.
• Teach with technology (i.e., Blackboard Learning Management System - Blackboard Ultra). Familiarity with using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Serve on departmental, college, and university-wide committees as a representative.
• Serve as advisor for designated student club.
• Engaging in activities for professional societies.
• Provide supervision of students in field internship courses as necessary.
• Support internal and external partners by serving in a subject matter capacity in efforts to stay current in the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• A Ph.D. in Forensic Science or a closely related discipline is preferred. Candidates with a master's degree in forensic science or a related field, along with relevant professional licensure, will also be considered.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience teaching forensic science courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas such as law enforcement, criminal investigation, or related fields, or experience training forensic scientists in classroom or laboratory settings. Candidates without a Ph.D. must have a minimum of seven years of professional experience in the forensic science field.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated excellent written communication and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to higher academic and professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support all constituents involved.
• Demonstrated excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work, effectively, with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct, manage and report assessment and evaluation outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills (e.g., planning and scheduling of meetings/events' problem-solving; data and materials development; management and organization).

NOTE: In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.