Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a teaching assistant professor position to begin in Spring 2027. This is an annual, 10-month appointment, within the career line track which does not include the possibility of tenure but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor).
For the Teaching Assistant Professor in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A), responsibilities include teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation. The successful applicant will also participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree, as well as service to the department, college and university.
About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
About the Department: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, one of the academic units within the College of Sciences, has 27 faculty members committed to excellence in research and teaching. The Department currently offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry (ACS approved, research, pre-med, chemical forensic science and secondary chemistry education tracks), biochemistry (including research and secondary chemistry education tracks) as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry. The Department has a robust undergraduate program with over 180 undergraduate students and provides an extensive amount of service teaching for undergraduate majors from across the university. The Department has an active Ph.D. program with over 40 doctoral students. For more information about the Department, its undergraduate and graduate degree plans, and new building, please visit https://www.odu.edu/chemistry.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26950 to apply and attach the following with their online application:
1. Letter of application.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement of teaching philosophy.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. Contact information for 3 professional references.
Optional uploads: Applicants are encouraged to upload up to a total of three documents or a total of 10 pages from their recent course syllabi or teaching evaluations, or other documents generated by them and used for classroom instruction.
Review of applications for this position will begin on August 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.S. in forensic science, forensic chemistry, chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited institution.
- Ph.D. in forensic science or forensic chemistry; or Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or closely related field with
forensic research experience from an accredited institution. - For applicants with both M.S. and Ph.D.: Ability to teach introductory forensic science lecture and/or lab courses
at the undergraduate level at a US institution. - In addition, for applicants with an M.S.: 3 years of professional experience in the field of forensic science.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry and/or forensics lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.
- Experience in teaching and managing courses with formal laboratory components.
- Experience with use of advanced technology in the classroom and canvas or other LMS platforms.
- Involvement in forensic chemistry curriculum development and FEPAC certification.
