Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science

School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science to begin in Fall 2027. The teaching load for the position is four classes per semester (Fall and Spring).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Dr. Xuyang He, Search Committee Chair
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security
118 College Drive # 5127
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security (CJFSS) is an interdisciplinary school with more than 500 students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Justice. The school offers undergraduate minors in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, and Security Studies, as well as a fully online graduate program in Criminal Justice.
Housed in the newly renovated Paul H. “Bud” Holmes Criminal Justice Building, CJFSS features more than 30,000 square feet of state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories, modern classrooms, a computer laboratory, faculty and student lounges, and a beautifully designed, fully functional mock courtroom.
The Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, and Forensic Chemistry degree programs prepare students to apply a wide range of forensic techniques in all forensic settings. Students gain knowledge and hands‑on experience in drug identification, serology and DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, crime scene documentation, firearms identification, arson and explosives investigation, forensic photography, courtroom testimony techniques, footwear analysis and other specialized areas of forensic science.

• 1. Teaching, advising and mentoring students at the university level.
• 2. Online and face‑to‑face course delivery and instruction.
• 3. Preparing and submitting syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
• 4. Engaging in scholarly and service activities commensurate with school, college, and university expectations.
• 5. Attending school, college and university meetings and recruitment events.
• 6. Organizing and managing laboratory activities.
• 7. Performing other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in forensic science or closely related discipline from an accredited university.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in classroom) at the university level in an undergraduate forensic science degree program.
• Ability to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities.
• Ability to effectively advise and mentor students.

• At least five years of professional experience in forensic science.
• Expertise in and ability to teach in two or more of the following areas: forensic quality management, survey of forensic science, introduction to forensic science, crime scene documentation, fingerprint analysis, forensic photography, digital forensics, firearms identification, arson and fire investigations, accident reconstruction, crime scene reconstruction, shooting reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic pathology, forensic entomology, courtroom testimony, serology, or DNA analysis.
• Teaching, mentoring and service experience at the university level.
• Experienc…