Forensic Science Institute - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
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- University of Central Oklahoma
- Location
- Main Campus - Edmond, OK, 73034
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK
Position Type: Faculty
Job Category: OTRS Classified
DescriptionPosition Overview:
The Forensic Science Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to comprehensive training and research for students, professionals and first responders in all aspects of evidence collection, preservation, analysis, reporting and testimony. The Institute is a leading provider of forensic science education at the undergraduate and graduate level through a robust, interdisciplinary program. The Forensic Science program is accredited at the undergraduate level by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) in all eligible disciplines to include Forensic Molecular Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Investigations, and Digital Forensics. The Forensic Science Institute has an experienced faculty representing international and national leaders in their respective fields.
Three positions are currently available, two of which are new positions for the FSI’s newly created Doctor of Science program. The third position is to fill a vacancy created by promotion.
The responsibilities of the selectee(s) will be as follows: teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
The selectee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic science related to their discipline. The selectee will assist the Director, FSI, in forensic science curriculum development of new courses in their area of expertise. This curriculum will also include instruction in the area of legal requirements associated with the analysis of evidence in criminal cases and expert witness testimony regarding crime scene and/or analytical efforts in a courtroom setting. The selectee will also be familiar with standards and accrediting bodies within their respective disciplines to include the Daubert standards related to evidence admission in courtrooms. The selectee will develop and coordinate field-training exercises for students as well as law enforcement and public safety personnel in their discipline and develop and coordinate the curriculum and offering of training in their area of expertise. The selectee will assist in the development of in-service training, career training, and continuing education in the forensic sciences. Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service are expected as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Faculty Handbook. The selectee will participate in undergraduate and graduate research activities, such as but not limited to, mentoring graduate projects and theses, Oklahoma Research Day, NCUR, and external funding opportunities. The selectee will serve on Institute, college, and university committees as requested.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
An earned doctoral degree in an appropriate forensic science or related discipline is preferred, although ABD (all but dissertation) candidates will be considered, as well as candidates with a master's degree in a related field.
Qualifications / Experience Preferred:
Previous teaching and mentoring experience in a forensic science discipline at the college or university level.
Previous law enforcement/professional experience in practical forensic science applications, including but not limited to one or more of the following: forensic lab experience, forensic investigations, forensic program, and/or personnel management.
Experience in expert and/or lay witness testimony in the candidate’s field of expertise, as well as proven success in interagency collaboration and professional networking.
Candidates will demonstrate the potential for excellence at all levels of the FSI undergraduate and graduate curriculum in one or more of the following areas: chemistry/toxicology, biology, impression evidence, digital forensics, crime scene processing, crime scene photography, blood stain pattern analysis, fingerprint analysis, forensic anthropology, artificial intelligence, statistics, and/or modeling.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the area of academic research through contributions to the body of scientific literature related to their area of expertise and will continue to do so at a level that will garner national and international recognition.
Candidates will demonstrate the potential for undergraduate and graduate level advising and mentoring and be willing to accept a dual appointment in another college or discipline.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Organization
The University of Central Oklahoma prepares future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Central offers an innovative learning community to its more than 17,000 students, where teaching comes first, a commitment seeded in the university's roots as a teaching college. Students at Central develop personal relationships with more than 450 full-time faculty, 450 adjunct faculty and over 850 staff, like 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen, who are committed to transforming lives.
With 117 undergraduate majors and 59 graduate programs, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success. Notable academic programs include Forensic Science, Music Theatre, Mass Communications, Accounting, the region's only accredited Professional Golf Management program, Jazz Studies and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district.
Central's appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified botanical garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni. In fact, Central is ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the "Chronicle of Higher Education." Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, and hosted the 2010 World Sitting Volleyball Championships on campus. Founded in 1890, Central is the state's first public institution of higher learning, and continues to cultivate creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.
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MISSION
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) exists to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences to students so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community. UCO contributes to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves.
VISION
UCO will become one of the Top 10 metropolitan universities of our kind in the United States by providing a transformative education as well as development experiences that help learners achieve their highest level of leadership potential.
CALL TO ACTION
The University of Central Oklahoma transforms each student by focusing our resources on the Central Six tenets of transformative learning.
All students will be transformed with:
- Discipline Knowledge
- Leadership
- Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities
- Service Learning and Civic Engagement
- Global and Cultural Competencies
- Health and Wellness
Transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experience.
About Edmond/Oklahoma City Metro
The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, a part of the growing, thriving Oklahoma City metropolitan area. At Central, our students, faculty and staff get the best of both worlds - the "small town" feel of Edmond, with the big city excitement of the Oklahoma City metro. Both the Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro consistently rank nationally among the safest, most affordable and most exciting places to live. In fact, Edmond recently ranked among the best places to live in the nation by Money Magazine and Family Circle magazine, and Oklahoma City ranked sixth in the nation for the "Best Places for Young Adults" by Portfolio.com. From year-round arts, music and theater offering, to exciting sporting events like the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, to first class shopping, dining and more, Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro offer a diverse, active, culturally enriched lifestyle that's on the move to even bigger and better opportunities.
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