Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic ScienceHattiesburg, MS, United States|req5033Posted on: 11/5/2025 Back to Search Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Forensic Science. Position Details Location
Hattiesburg 118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States Division School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must complete an online application along with a letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy
and goals, current vita, and contact information for at least three professional references. To receive priority consideration, applications must be received by January 7, 2026. Official transcripts will be required prior to a campus interview.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for
work visas (e.g., H-1B).Direct inquiries to:Richard Swearengin, Search Committee Chair School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security118 College Drive # 5127Hattiesburg, MS 39406richard.swearengin@usm.eduJob SummaryThe School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor or
Instructor of Forensic Science to begin in Fall 2026. The teaching load for the position is four classes per semester (Fall and Spring).The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security (CJFSS) is an interdisciplinary school that offers undergraduate degrees in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Justice, as well as an undergraduate minor in Security Studies. The
school also offers a graduate program in Criminal Justice. The Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, and Forensic Chemistry degree programs educate students on the various forensic techniques used in the field and in laboratory settings. During their course of study, students can pursue coursework and laboratory experience in drug identification, serology and DNA, fingerprint analysis, crime scene
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