School of Interdisciplinary Forensics

The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (New College) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for one full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible faculty position in the forensic science program at the rank of either Professor of Practice, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Salary is based on qualifications at hire. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Professors of Practice bring substantial professional expertise to the academic enterprise. This position is designed for a distinguished senior practitioner with at least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience. Clinical Professors are faculty members whose work emphasizes the integration of professional expertise, applied scholarship, teaching, and service.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate forensic science courses and contribute service and professional engagement that strengthen SIF's relationships with the forensic science and legal communities. The position does not carry a research expectation, although a research component may be incorporated into the workload for a Professor of Practice or Clinical Professor who wishes to pursue research.

This position involves in-person teaching at ASU's West Valley campus in Glendale, Arizona, and may also include some online teaching. The teaching load will depend on whether research responsibilities are incorporated into the position. A Professor of Practice whose workload consists of teaching and service will teach eight courses per academic year (four per semester). If the successful candidate wishes to incorporate research responsibilities into their workload, the teaching load will be six courses per academic year (three per semester).

Salary is based on qualifications at the time of hire. The appointment will begin in August 2027 and is expected to continue through May 15, 2028. Subsequent one-year appointments may be offered at the discretion of the university but are not guaranteed.

The area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to candidates with substantial senior leadership experience in forensic science practice, particularly those who have held managerial or executive positions in crime laboratories, medicolegal laboratories (e.g., pathology, toxicology), or medical examiner's offices/systems who can build strong relationships with laboratory directors and other leaders across the forensic science community. Candidates whose professional leadership has been based in the legal community may also be considered, particularly attorneys who hold an advanced degree in a relevant scientific or forensic field, have extensive professional experience involving scientific evidence, and can connect SIF with professionals in both the legal and forensic science communities.

About the School:

SIF bridges science, law, and justice, offering a unique approach to forensic research and education. The School has strengths in the psychological sciences (including social, clinical, and developmental psychology, as well as psychology and law), the natural sciences (including anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, and genetics), and information technology (including cybersecurity and digital forensics). We integrate a wide array of disciplines, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of science and technology in the legal system. With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations, SIF prepares students for careers that require scientific and technical expertise and a commitment to improving the administration of justice.

Our forensic science programs include courses in core natural sciences, such as anatomy, anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, and toxicology, as well as in application of these sciences to the law and legal proceedings in specialized classes such as death investigations, 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 human and nonhuman DNA evidence, human osteology and forensic techniques, humanitarian forensics, wildlife forensics, and seminars in a variety of advanced forensic science topics. Accordingly, we encourage candidates with expertise in a broad array of forensic sciences and closely related fields to apply.

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences:

At ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, interdisciplinary collaboration is central to our approach to teaching, research, and discovery. Our faculty work across disciplinary boundaries to address complex questions, develop innovative approaches to research and education, and prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. This interdisciplinary environment creates opportunities for faculty to collaborate across fields and contribute to the intellectual life of the College and University.

Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty, you're not just advancing your career; you're shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. You'll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges, all while preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey, ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative. For more information visit us at https://newcollege.asu.edu/.

New College is based at ASU's West Valley campus, which combines the resources of a major research university with a close-knit campus environment. The campus serves the rapidly growing West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across New College as well as business, engineering, and education. For more information, visit https://newcollege.asu.edu/.

About Arizona State University:

Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 "Most Innovative School" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for twelve years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest- quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate forensic science courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/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 and support student success, including holding office hours weekly.
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues.
• Build and sustain relationships with crime laboratories, legal professionals, governmental agencies, professional organizations, and other external partners.
• Contribute service to the School, College, University, community, and/or profession.
• Engage in regular professional development, foster collegiality, and complete required university training.
• Foster collegiality throughout the organization.