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Assistant Professor - Forensic Science (FS-CSI) Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor of Forensic Science School/Department Name: Department of Justice Studies Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring range: $86,000 - $90,000 per year. Faculty benefits are competitive within higher education. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details. Target Start Date: August 2026 Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description The Department of Justice Studies at San José State University invites applications for an assistant professor of forensic science beginning in August 2026. This position will support the Crime Scene Investigation Concentration (FS-CSI) within the Forensic Science program. Teaching may include laboratory courses such as Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science Applications, with potential development of additional FS-CSI coursework based on the candidate's expertise. The Department of Justice Studies is multidisciplinary, offering four undergraduate concentrations in Forensic Science (FS-Biology, FS-Chemistry, FS-Digital Evidence, FS-CSI) and undergraduate/graduate programs in Justice Studies, Criminology, Legal Studies, and Human Rights. The Forensic Science curriculum benefits from interdisciplinary collaboration, including courses such as Expert Witness Testimony and Forensic Science in Human Rights Investigations. Current faculty expertise includes digital forensics, forensic entomology, taphonomy, biological criminalistics, and genotyping technologies. More information: The college and university value inclusive excellence and commit to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students; ~45% of undergraduates are first-generation; ~38% are Pell Grant recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an AANAPISI. We seek teacher-scholars who foster inclusive, transformative learning. Applicants are invited to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence with their materials. Required Qualifications Doctorate in a forensic science field or allied discipline by the time of appointment Demonstrated research and teaching experience commensurate with career stage Aware of and sensitive to the educational goals of a socio-economically diverse student population Preferred Qualifications Significant operational/applied experience in forensic science (laboratory or field) Scholarly activity with publications and potential for funded research Collaborative research agenda with Justice Studies faculty Experience supervising undergraduate research/internships in lab or field settings Experience teaching analytical chemistry, instrumental chemistry, or toxicology Ability to teach Bayesian or inferential statistics at the graduate level Key Responsibilities Teach Forensic Science courses to meet departmental needs and area of expertise Contribute to curriculum development, program planning, and assessment Contribute to teaching, research, and service within the department, university, and communities Foster relationships with community partners (law enforcement, non-profits, private sector) Provide career advising and mentoring to students Participate in shared governance and service assignments Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS Demonstrate awareness of diverse student needs through inclusive course materials and teaching strategies Other Duties All SJSU employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Some duties may designate the employee as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and require Clery Act training. Faculty may need to complete CSU employee training (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). COVID-19 safety measures may be required to support campus operations. Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae Inclusive Excellence statement (dedicated statement or integrated in letter of interest) Statement of teaching interests/philosophy Research plans Names and contact details for three references Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair: Paul Knepper, PhD, paul.knepper@sjsu.edu Conditional Offer The position requires working in California and establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and eligibility to work. A background check is required and may rescind a conditional offer if disqualifying information is found or if information is knowingly withheld or falsified. Equal Employment Statement San José State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Campus Security and Fire Safety Clery Act and related safety policies are available at the SJSU Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report. Paper copies are available on request by contacting the Clery Director or Housing Office as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr San José State University

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