Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Science

Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Position Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Science Requisition 202500136FRank Assistant or Associate ProfessorFLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Criminal Justice Department Dept of Forensic Science Open Date 11/07/2025 Quicklinkhttps://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45356Refer Applicants ToContact Name Dr. Sheree Hughes Title Dr. Sheree Hughes, Chair, Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University; Box 2525; Huntsville, Texas 77341-2525 Contact Phone(936) 294-2608 Contact Emailsheree.hughes@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Forensic Science is conducting a search for a forensic science faculty position within its FEPAC-accredited MS program and Ph. D. program. Applicants with forensic toxicology experience are preferred but related forensic disciplines such as drug chemistry/seized drugs, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, forensic chemistry, firearms, or crime scene investigation may also be considered. Educational Requirements for the Position Candidates for this tenure-track faculty position should have a Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field and relevant research/teaching experience in forensic science or a closely related discipline. Experience Required for the Position Must be able to develop and teach graduate-level courses in forensic science, pursue a sustained research agenda, supervise graduate student research and actively participate in the continuous development of forensic science programming at SHSU. Candidates are expected to be dedicated teachers, productive researchers, and professionals prepared to become actively engaged in a intellectual and social environment to meet the needs of students. Other Requirements for the Position