Forensic Science Department-Part-time Forensic Science Instructor (Adjuncts): Various Fields

Details:

The Department of Forensic Science at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for a part-time teaching assignment in support of the BGSU Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree Program for Academic Year 2026-2027 including Summer 2026.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will teach introductory courses, as well as upper-division topical courses as needed. Starting date is Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a forensic science discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: crime scene investigation or latent prints. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Latent Prints description:

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the latent print unit of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Work experience shall include courtroom testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of friction skin physiology and morphology, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of latent print evidence.

Crime scene description:

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the crime scene unit of an accredited crime laboratory. Work experience shall include courtroom testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of evidence collection, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of crime scene evidence.

Applications:

Applicants should submit: 1) letter of application, 2) full curriculum vita/resume, 3) Two letters of recommendation (written within the past year) 4) official transcripts indicating highest degree. Incomplete files cannot be considered. Finalists are also required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment. All application materials including a resume/CV should be submitted electronically to [email protected] .

Applications must be received by May 5, 2026. Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the future.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed ensuring an equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.