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Geology Professor for Forensic Science

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
💰 $87,000/yr($82,000/yr$87,000/yr)

About the role

Geology Professor for Forensic Science
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Description

 

 

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The Geological Sciences and Criminal Justice Department invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position that will be a joint appointment between the two departments. The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to teach in the areas of forensic geoscience and forensic science, including forensic geology, forensic sedimentology, criminalistics, climate and crime, forensic geochemistry, forensic instrumentation, and advanced investigations.
 

At Salem State University, we are deeply committed to academic excellence and the transformative power of higher education. As a faculty member, you will play a vital role in shaping the learning and growth of our students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. We value collegiality, collaboration and a dedication to student success. Join us in a community that prioritizes civic engagement and continuous improvement, where your contributions will help build a socially just world and inspire the next generation of scholars.

Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications

  1. PhD in Forensic Geoscience or closely related field, or ABD with doctorate conferred by August 2027
  2. At least two years of experience teaching full time at a Massachusetts State University or comparable institution
  3. Experience and demonstrated ability to teach in areas of forensic geoscience and forensic science
  4. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching in multiracial, multiethnic environment with students from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles
  2. Experience teaching face-to-face and online courses
  3. Experience in distance learning and instructional technologies
  4. Experience mentoring undergraduate research projects
  5. Experience serving as role a model and mentor for a diverse student body
  6. Evidence of scholarly research in Forensics, Forensic Geoscience, Environmental Justice or closely related field
  7. Experience teaching field geology courses in Montana
  8. As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates body of scholarly work addresses issues regarding the welfare and representation of historically under-served communitie

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