Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy

Title: Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Microscopy

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas, Denton

Location: Denton

Department: UNT‑College of Science, Biological Sciences

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications

Position Overview: The Department of Biological Sciences seeks a qualified individual to teach Forensic Microscopy for students in the Forensic Science Program during the Fall 2026 semester. Course availability depends on program/department teaching need, sufficient enrollment, and college approval. Adjunct Instructors plan classes, implement learning objectives, evaluate student learning outcomes, adhere to college, department, and division responsibilities, and hold regular office hours.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver forensic microscopy instruction to undergraduate students.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and assessment tools aligned with course objectives.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Hold office hours and mentor students.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of forensic microscopy techniques and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in forensic science, microscopy, or related field.
• Professional expertise, certification, or licensure in forensics, microscopic trace materials, firearms evidence, or similar.
• One year of college‑level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required Licenses/Registrations/

Certifications:

None listed.

Physical Requirements: Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work Schedule: Varies based on assignment.

Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Benefits: Information regarding benefits is available through the university system.

EEO Statement: The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit‑and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.