Limited Term Faculty- Forensic Science

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Department of Natural Sciences at Albany State University invites applications for a Limited Term Faculty position in Forensic Science. The successful candidate will provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in Forensic Science, including introductory and laboratory-based courses, while supporting student success, academic advisement, curriculum delivery, and departmental activities. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of students pursuing careers and advanced study in forensic science, the natural sciences, criminal justice, and related fields.

The base teaching load is 15 credit hours. Additional teaching assignments may be available based on departmental needs and course scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in undergraduate Forensic Science courses, including introductory, laboratory-based, and discipline-specific courses.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, assessments, and other instructional activities consistent with course and program learning objectives.
• Evaluate and document student learning, progress, and performance.
• Provide academic advisement and guidance related to the Forensic Science curriculum, course sequencing, and student progression.
• Engage students in meaningful learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support experiential, laboratory, research, and career-oriented learning opportunities when appropriate.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, program activities, recruitment, and other service responsibilities.
• Collaborate with faculty and departmental leadership on curriculum development, course delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain appropriate professional knowledge and currency in forensic science and related STEM disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Forensic Science or a STEM discipline from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry, Forensic Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Forensic Science and/or related STEM disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and engage undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Forensic Science, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in Forensic Science and/or Chemistry.
• College-level teaching experience, particularly in laboratory-based science courses.
• Demonstrated ability to teach discipline-specific forensic science courses, such as:
  • Serology and/or Forensic Biology
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Forensic Photography
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Trace Evidence
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • DNA Analysis/Forensic Genetics
  • Other specialized forensic science courses.
• Experience developing or managing undergraduate laboratory activities.
• Professional experience, research experience, or applied expertise in forensic science or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience mentoring students in research, internships, experiential learning, or preparation for graduate/professional programs.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Unofficial transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge
Knowledge of forensic science principles, scientific methodologies, and laboratory practices.
Knowledge of chemistry and related STEM concepts applicable to undergraduate forensic science instruction.

Skills
Skill in developing and delivering undergraduate lectures, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and assessments.
Skill in evaluating student learning, communicating scientific concepts, and providing academic guidance and mentoring.

Abilities
Ability to engage undergraduate students in classroom, laboratory, research, and experiential learning activities.
Ability to collaborate with faculty and departmental leadership in curriculum development, student success, recruitment, retention, and departmental activities.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Organization

Albany State University is a four-year institution in southwest Georgia offering undergraduate and graduate liberal arts and professional degree programs, and a wide range of outreach programs to the community. Albany State University is located in Albany, a progressive city of 100,000, on a 206-acre campus featuring impressive new buildings. The school has gained a reputation as the "Unsinkable Albany State" after surviving two major floods.

Both traditional and non-traditional students make up the more than 4,000 students who attend Albany State. They come primarily from southwest and middle Georgia, Atlanta, other states in the U.S., and several foreign countries. The average student age is 24 and about 40 percent of the students live in on-campus housing.

Albany State offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs, of which the most popular majors are biology, criminal justice, computer science, middle-grades education, business administration and nursing. The University offers six advanced degrees: the master of science in criminal justice, master of public administration, master of business administration, master of science in nursing, master of education in 11 majors, and an education specialist degree. The university also offers the Board of Regents' engineering transfer program and the dual degree program in engineering with Georgia Tech.

Students at Albany State stay busy after class by participating in 59 clubs and organizations including bands, choirs, religious groups, honor societies, several major Greek and honor sororities and fraternities, and ROTC. An NCAA Division II school, Albany State's intercollegiate sports include men's football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross-country and women's basketball, volleyball, cross-country and track and field.

A historically black institution, Albany State was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute and supported by private religious organizations. It remained privately supported through 1917, when it began to receive state support and became the Georgia Normal and Agricultural College. It continued to grow and in 1932, when the Board of Regents was established, it became part of the University System of Georgia. The mission was expanded in 1943, and it became a four-year college and assumed the name Albany State College. In 1981 the college offered its first graduate program and in 1996 its name was changed to Albany State University.

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