Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy

Title: Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks a qualified individual to teach Forensic Microscopy for students in the Forensic Science Program which is offered once a year. This posting is for the Fall 2026 semester. Course availability is dependent upon program or department teaching need, sufficient student enrollment, and college approval. As professional part‑time faculty, Adjunct Instructors plan classes, implement learning objectives, evaluate student learning outcomes, and adhere to college, department, and division responsibilities, including holding regular office hours.

Master's degree with professional expertise, certification, or licensure in forensics, microscopic trace materials, firearms evidence, or similar. Experience in forensic science and one year of college‑level teaching required.

Three years of experience with microanalysis of trace evidence (hair, paint, glass, fibers, soil, GSR) and bullet striations.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Varies based on assignment.

No.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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