Forensic science program director / associate professor

About Alvernia University:

Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.

Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.

Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.

Forensic Science Tenure-Track Faculty

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics at Alvernia University seeks an Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track Faculty member for our Forensic Science Program. The position will begin once the candidate is hired with an agreed-upon start date—no later than the start of the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking candidates who hold a minimum of a master’s or equivalent degree in a field of forensic science offered by the program and at least 5 years full-time or equivalent experience as a practitioner OR a doctorate in an appropriate field of forensic science offered by the program and 3 years full-time or equivalent experience as an academic forensic scientist. Preference will be given to applicants with research and teaching experience.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates should provide evidence of quality teaching experience and scholarly productivity. Experience with teaching courses in general and/or physical chemistry is desirable.

Alvernia has a bold approach to becoming a 21st-century, modern regional university. This includes the rapid expansion of enrollment through new academic majors in engineering, health care, and more. We seek professionals who are thoughtful leaders, creative, and nimble in the complex environment of private higher education.

All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics.

How to Apply:

Candidates should send a letter of application with current curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to the Alvernia University Human Resource Office email at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. All employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.