Course Assistant - Forensic Science

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Forensic Science program seeks to hire part-time FRNSC 411 Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year. The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Interact with students and facilitate learning of laboratory concepts

• Prepare and provide laboratory demonstrations, reference samples, mock case evidence, reagents, solutions, equipment, and supplies to students

• Track, order, store and maintain equipment and supplies

• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of lab practicums, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes

• Maintain course attendance and laboratory entrance logs

• Proctor written examinations and lab practicums

• Monitor laboratory environment for safety and health issues

• Monitor students and their course progress while in the laboratory

• Other duties as assigned by instructor and laboratory coordinator.

Applicants must be Forensic Science majors and successfully completed FRNSC 411. Applications will be received on an on-going basis and reviewed as need arises. Hours, wages, and anticipated period of employment will vary.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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