Forensic Science Instructor

The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for one full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic science. Instructors are pedagogical specialists who bear the primary responsibility for their assigned courses. The successful candidate will be required to teach ten (10) courses during the academic year, five (5) per semester.

This position involves both in-person and online teaching. Salary is based on qualifications  start date is the August 2026 semester, with an estimated end date of May 15, 2027. Subsequent one-year appointments may be offered, under the same terms and conditions, at the discretion of the university, but are not guaranteed.

Our forensic science program includes courses such as a forensic science seminar, principles of forensic science, investigating death, advanced crime scene mapping, statistical applications in forensic science, fundamentals of forensic analysis, forensic anthropology, forensic botany, forensic chemistry, forensic molecular biology, forensic entomology, forensic photography, forensic toxicology, analysis of nonhuman forensic DNA evidence, advanced topics in human DNA typing, human osteology and forensic techniques, and wildlife forensics.

Accordingly, we encourage people with expertise in a broad array of forensic sciences and closely related fields apply. That said, we especially encourage applications from candidates with expertise in forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, or the analysis of seized drugs.

• Teach forensic science courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.
• Prepare course syllabi, lectures, learning exercises, exams, and other course materials, and grade assignments and assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and update course materials as appropriate to the field and modality.
• Maintain regular availability to students, including office hours as appropriate to course modality.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.
• Coordinate regular communication with ASU Online ancillary support services and graduate student teaching assistants.
• Engage in regular professional development.
• Foster collegiality throughout the organization.
• Complete periodic mandatory training.
• Monitor and respond to university, college, and school communication and requests.