Adjunct Teaching Positions

The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (https\://forensics.wvu.edu) at West Virginia University invites applications for Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions. Areas of need include, may not be limited to, Introduction to Microscopy, Latent Fingerprint Examination, Crime Scene Investigation, Firearm and Toolmark Examination, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Drug Analyses, Forensic Arson Chemistry, Forensic Trace Analyses, Forensic Serology and DNA analyses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-person or online courses in the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per-course basis.

The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (https\://forensics.wvu.edu) at West Virginia University invites applications for Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions. Areas of need include, may not be limited to, Introduction to Microscopy, Latent Fingerprint Examination, Crime Scene Investigation, Firearm and Toolmark Examination, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Drug Analyses, Forensic Arson Chemistry, Forensic Trace Analyses, Forensic Serology and DNA analyses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-person or online courses in the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per-course basis.

These positions require a master’s or doctoral degree in Forensic and Investigative Science or a closely related discipline, along with evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Generally, individuals with a doctoral degree are eligible to teach graduate or undergraduate courses; individuals with a master’s degree are eligible to teach undergraduate courses.

Please submit via PDF file (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, including professional certifications and professional experience, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

These positions require a master’s or doctoral degree in Forensic and Investigative Science or a closely related discipline, along with evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Generally, individuals with a doctoral degree are eligible to teach graduate or undergraduate courses; individuals with a master’s degree are eligible to teach undergraduate courses.

Please submit via PDF file (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, including professional certifications and professional experience, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

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