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Visiting Assistant Professor - Forensic Science

Position Number: 7240605
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Other Science

Visiting Assistant Professor - Forensic Science

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Position DescriptionThe Department/School/Area ofEnvironmental Toxicologyin the College ofArts & Sciencesat Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting ProfessorinForensic Scienceposition to begin08/01/2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department/School/Area of Environmental Toxicology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Professor in Forensic Science position to begin 08/01/2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Environmental Toxicology at Texas Tech (http:// www.depts.ttu.edu/entx/ ) offers a Master of Science degree in the following tracks: Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Investigation, and Environmental Toxicology, as well as a doctoral degree in Environmental Toxicology. The department will launch a new Bachelors of Science in Forensic Science in fall 2026. This department currently has 19 full-time tenured, tenure-track and professor of practice faculty and approximately 60 graduate students. In recent years, faculty from this department have been awarded over 5 million dollars in externally sponsored research, of which more than 70% were from federal sources. The department occupies several buildings to support research and teaching, affording significant laboratory and classroom space. Departmental research programs include campus, community, and national/international collaborations.

Major/Essential Functions

Teach graduate courses in forensic science areas to include forensic drug analysis, forensic toxicology, and instrumental methods.
Participate in curriculum development.
Participate in departmental service within the forensic science undergraduate and graduate programs.

Faculty Qualifications
Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate's intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity.

Master's degree or PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, or a closely related field by the appointment start date
Evidence of effective teaching or instructional potential
Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in a relevant discipline
Prior college-level teaching experience
Research, casework or professional forensic laboratory experience

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.