Program Director & Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Sci

Alvernia University’s College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as Program Director of the Forensic Science Program. The position will begin no later than the start of the Fall 2026 semester. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in both teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the program through the accreditation process and support its ongoing development and academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates should provide evidence of:

• Effective undergraduate teaching experience
• Scholarly productivity in the field
• Experience teaching forensic science courses at the undergraduate level (preferred).

Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Hold a minimum of a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a forensic science discipline offered by the program, along with a minimum of five years of full-time (or equivalent) experience as a practitioner; OR
• Hold a doctorate in a forensic science discipline offered by the program, along with at least three years of full-time (or equivalent) experience as an academic forensic scientist.

Alvernia has a bold approach to becoming a 21st century, modern regional university. This includes the rapid expansion of enrollment through new academic majors in engineering, health care and more. We seek professionals who are thoughtful leaders, creative and nimble in the complex environment of private higher education.

All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and an adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics.

Employee Benefits:

Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You'll get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.

How to Apply:

Candidates should upload a letter of application with current curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. All employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, justice and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.