Assistant Professor Forensic Science

Job description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation.

Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students.

Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at Hamline University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Forensic Science to begin January 2026 or August 2026.

Program faculty are highly collaborative, public facing, and productive scholars.

The Forensic Science Program provides an undergraduate education in Forensic Science by focusing on the scientific foundations of forensic methods, practice, and high impact educational experiences.

We are dedicated to building a vibrant educational environment in which all students learn and thrive.

The department fosters an environment in which all members are supported and feel empowered to obtain their professional goals.

Our undergraduate education provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Forensic Science, drawing on the expertise of core faculty in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Science.

We foreground practical hands-on learning through full use of our instrumentation and facilities, including the Crime Scene Training House, serological and DNA analysis procedures that mirror forensic laboratories, analysis and interpretation of DNA profiles generated using the SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer, analytical techniques and instrumentation commonly used in forensic chemistry or toxicology, and a mock courtroom used for practice expert testimony.

The successful candidate will teach in the Forensic Science majors and engage in interdisciplinary projects across the department and the University.

Successful candidates will have:

+ Commitment to teaching excellence;
+ Demonstrated record of supporting students from a variety of backgrounds;
+ Willingness to engage in and mentor students through research and in internships;
+ Ability to teach a range of required courses in the field and develop electives in areas of expertise;
+ Evidence of an active scholarship and research agenda;
+ Desire to provide service to the college and university.

Tenure-track faculty typically teach six courses per academic year, which may include teaching of general education requirements or First Year Seminars, with a one course reduction during the first years and a three course release after a successful 3rd year review.

A Ph.D. in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline, with application toward Forensic Science is required.

ABD candidates will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed by August 30, 2026.

Application review will start on September 2, 2025 and will continue until filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Sarah Greenman, Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Chair at 651-523-2075 or sgreenman01@hamline.edu.

Please include the following documents with your application:

+ A letter of interest and current curriculum vitae
+ A teaching statement that outlines pedagogy in a multicultural/multiethnic campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend college
+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example sample assignments or copies of student evaluations
+ A list of courses previously taught and/or a list of courses that could be taught.
+ A research statement focusing on past work and future plans
+ Unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework
+ Names and contact information for three references

References for finalists will be contacted to submit a confidential reference letter.

Salary: $63,000

**About Hamline University**

Hamline University resides in the Midway neighborhood, centrally located in the culturally rich Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

The College of Liberal Arts, together with Hamline’s School of Business, serves approximately 1,700 undergraduate students.

The University’s mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students’ knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service.

Hamline University is an equal opportunity employer and educator.

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application.

It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered.

A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application **.**

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