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Biology - Forensics/Assistant Professor/Tenure Track

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  • Marquette, Michigan, 49855
  • Biology
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  • Closing on: Nov 7 2026
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Position Title: Biology-Forensics/Assistant Professor/Tenure Track

Department:  Biology

Term of Assignment: Tenure Track

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary: Competitive

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: The Tenure Track Assistant Professor position requires a Ph.D. in forensic biology or a related field. Ph.D must be earned by August 15, 2027. The assignments will include teaching a range of courses related to forensic science such as Introduction to Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Microscopy, Forensic Entomology, other areas of forensic science, a career seminar, or advanced courses in areas of specialty. Assignments may also include teaching in related fields including human anatomy & physiology. The selected candidate will be expected to develop a research program in forensic biology incorporating undergraduate and graduate students. Preference will be given to those applicants whose work engages decomposition ecology or related specialties in entomology, microbiology, morphological decomposition, and postmortem interval estimation. This is a campus based position. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree

Discipline/Degree Area:  Forensic Biology

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:  The position requires a Ph.D. (Ph.D must be earned by August 15, 2027) in forensic biology or a related field. Applicants must be able to teach in one or more of the specialty areas listed above.

Required Minimum Work Experience: 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Applicants must have a commitment to teaching. Successful candidates must have the ability to incorporate active learning strategies and establish an active research program with undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to conduct research appropriate for teaching undergraduate research in biology courses.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Demonstrated teaching experience, particularly in areas related to forensic biology.
Specialty in an area of forensic biology, particularly decomposition ecology or related specialties in entomology, microbiology, morphological decomposition, and postmortem interval estimation
Expertise with data management, visualization, and analysis
Commitment to the mission of a public comprehensive university
Record of successful grant writing
Record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage
Willingness and ability to work inter-departmentally
Potential for collaborative research with other institutions

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials will include a faculty application, cover letter, CV/Resume, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, and research plans. Teaching philosophy and research plans to be single spaced, 2 page limit. 

Contact Information:  Angie Mohrman, Chair - angstewa@nmu.edu

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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