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Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Science

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Department: Dept of Forensic Science

Full-Time Tenure Track

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202500136F

Usual Duties

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.

Degree Requirements

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 Requirements

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.

Special Instructions Summary

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current vita, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references addressed to: Dr. Sheree Hughes, Chair, Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University; Box 2525; Huntsville, Texas 77341-2525.

Review of materials will continue until the position is filled

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:[Click to See Phone]

Email: Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com

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