Term Professor Forensic Science Open-Rank

Overview

Term Professor Forensic Science Open-Rank

Location : Manassas, VA

• Department : College of Science
• Classification : 9-month Instructional Faculty
• Job Category : Instructional Faculty
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)
• Workplace Type : On Site Required
• Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department

The Forensic Science Program at George Mason University offers a master's degree, a graduate certificate, a bachelor's degree, and a minor in forensic science. Our programs prepare students for a rewarding career in federal, state, and local governments, laboratories, and provide advanced education for professionals currently in the field. The program has a Forensic Chemistry / Microscopy Lab, Instrumental Lab, Crime Scene House Lab, Forensic DNA Labs, Cadaver Labs, Morgue, and a Forensic Science Research and Training Laboratory (Body Farm), all of which are supported by the forensic science faculty.

Statement on Building an Inclusive Culture : George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community.

About the Position

The Term Professor teaches undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses in forensic science and helps develop new forensic science courses and labs in specialized areas of forensic chemistry, and other related forensic science courses, such as forensic trace, forensic biology, etc. The term faculty also supervises graduate and undergraduate student research as well as has responsibility for academic advising of students.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Term Professor Forensic Science Open-Rank at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a CV and Philosophy of Teaching for review.

Posting Open Date : August 29, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : September 26, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

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