Employment Opportunities

Assistant Professor, Forensic Science Programs

FCSM-N-2527

Position:
Applicants are invited for tenure-track faculty appointment OR clinical faculty appointment starting Fall 2012. Ph.D. in forensic science, chemistry or molecular biology required for tenure-track position; M.S. or Ph.D in one of these fields required for clinical position; professional work experience in a forensic science laboratory or in analytical chemistry with applications to forensic science required for either.

Requirements:
Applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and, for the tenure-track position, to show potential for productive, externally funded forensic science research. Position supports the Department of Chemistry, undergraduate Forensic Chemistry (FEPAC-accredited) and graduate Forensic Science (FEPAC-accredited Professional Science Masters) programs through teaching selected courses, developing curriculum, academic advising of students and participation on programmatic committees.

Department:
The Department of Chemistry is ACS accredited, with 17 tenured or tenure track faculty, actively engaged in externally funded research involving undergraduates and graduate students. The Department enrolls about 400 undergraduates in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemistry Secondary Education and 45 graduate students in the Masters in Forensic Science. The B.S. in Forensic Chemistry and the M.S. in Forensic Science are among a small number of nationally accredited programs through FEPAC. The Department supports the undergraduate and graduate Environmental Science programs and undergraduate Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics program. Further information about the University can be found at www.towson.edu and more details about the Department’s faculty and programs are at www.towson.edu/chemistry.

Towson University:
Founded in 1866, Towson University is now recognized by U.S. News & World Report's as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 21,800 undergraduate and graduate students in 64 undergraduate majors, 44 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 830 full-time faculty who work here.

Application Process:
Applicants should indicate in their cover letter their interest in the tenure-track or clinical position. They should submit a curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts from all institutions attended, statement on research interests (for tenure-track position) and one-page statement on teaching philosophy and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:

Mark Profili
Chair, Forensic Program Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252

mprofili@towson.edu

Electronic submission of application materials is strongly encouraged. Review of applications will begin on November 4,2011 and continue until position is filled. This position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.