Assistant Professor Of Forensic Science And Chemistry

About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges - Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, this position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, beginning in Spring 2025. The successful candidate will teach 12 semester hours of forensic science and/or chemistry courses. Faculty responsibilities include delivering online courses, contributing to program and curriculum development, providing academic mentoring, participating in scholarly activities, promoting student success, and engaging in institutional service. The candidate is also expected to establish an active research program that secures external funding. Areas of interest include forensic toxicology, digital forensics, and forensic anthropology, with a focus on undergraduate student involvement. Faculty may be asked to perform job-related duties not specifically described in this description.

The department offers a Forensic Science program with chemistry and biology tracks, as well as a Chemistry program that includes an ACS-certified Bachelor of Science and a Pre-Med chemistry track. It has established strong collaborative relationships with industry and federal, state, and local government agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Savannah Police Department, Chatham County Police Department, Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, and private crime laboratories. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, real-time PCR, thermocyclers, BioTek microplate readers, UV-Vis, NMR, FT-IR, Raman, CD, and more. Additionally, a virtual reality technology center is utilized for teaching chemistry and forensic science courses.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 12 semester hours of forensic science and chemistry courses.

• Participating in forensic science curriculum development.

• Engaging in online course delivery.

• Engaging in student success activities, including building and enhancing existing forensic science internship programs with government agencies and industry.

• Establishing an active research program in chemistry/forensic science that involves undergraduate students.

• Writing grant applications to secure extramural and competitive funding.

• Performing program assessments as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Forensic Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution. The Ph.D. must be conferred by the commencement date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in forensic science-related expertise; postdoctoral training and/or teaching experience; research interests in forensic toxicology, digital forensics, and forensic anthropology.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary range is $58,000.00 to $62,000.00.

Apply Before Date

For best consideration, apply by August 30, 2024.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Savannah State University's Core Values: T.I.G.E.R

• Teamwork is our distinction. Through mutual support, cooperation, encouragement, and shared goals, we at SSU believe that by working together, our university family of student, faculty, staff, alums and community supporters are serving and advancing our institution.

• Integrity as we will act honestly, fairly, impartially, unbiased and ethically, creating a trust that is evident in all University activities and decision-making.

• Greatness in our transformation and wisdom as we maximize the potential in each student through a nurturing environment in which our resources are safeguarded, and we are good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.

• Excellence is our campus standard. Through the performance of campus duties, a commitment to the greatness of teaching and learning, scholarship, student engagement, stewardship and tradition, SSU will continue to be the catalyst for innovation and discovery.

• Respect through recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.

Special Applicant Instructions

For full consideration, applicants must:

• Upload a list containing the name, e-mail address and telephone number of three (3) professional references (e.g. supervisor, mentor, colleague).

• Upload transcripts to the application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

• Upload a narrative detailing their research interests.