ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Forensic Investigation
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: Colorado Mesa University is seeking applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Forensic Investigation. This position will consist of teaching the following courses:
- ANTH270 Death Investigation and Forensic Science (2 credit hour)
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ANTH270L Death Investigation and Forensic Science Lab (1 credit hour)
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ANTH478 Professionalism in Forensic Science (3 credit hour)
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CRMJ280 Crime Scene Investigation (2 credit hour)
CRMJ280L Crime Scene Investigation Lab (1 credit hour)
Adjunct faculty at CMU are part-time employees who are hired on an as-needed basis. This job ad is to collect applications for qualified lecturers but communication to applicants may be delayed as faculty needs fluctuate. If you have questions about the position, please contact humanresources@coloradomesa.edu.
Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in a relevant field
Experience in death investigation and/or crime scene investigation
Be familiar with the challenges facing the forensic disciplines
Must be familiar with teaching hands-on lab sessions. Teaching lab sections online is not an option.
Should be versed in the medico-legal death investigations (including scene processing, pathology, anthropology, entomology), the basics of a forensic science lab, including, but not limited to forensic serology and DNA, drug analysis and firearms identification analysis, and expert witness testimony.
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Should be versed in scientific crime scene investigation including photography with a DSLR camera, sketch mapping, collecting, preserving, and packaging evidence including, but not limited to blood spatter, latent prints, drugs, biological evidence, and DNA swabs. Should also be familiar with the processing of scenes including, but not limited to, homicide, suicide, assault, and burglary. Arson investigation and vehicular crash scene experience a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant field
Salary: $600.00 - 850.00 per credit hour. Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis, commensurate with education and experience.
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 5/31/2024.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a: