Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction in Forensic Science

Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction in

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El Paso, TX Posted:

Oct 13, 2025

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Open Until Filled Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 26-COS-07

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About The University of Texas at

El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, UTEP is a public research university that transforms lives. More than half of our undergraduates are the first in their families to go to college. At UTEP, our more than 25,000 students have access to 171 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in nine colleges and schools. UTEP is the only top tier research university in America with a 100% admission rate. Located in the second-most educated city in Texas, UTEP is recognized as one of the best research universities in the country for connecting students with the community around them. UTEP is one of only four institutions in Texas to hold both the top research and community engagement distinctions from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UTEP advances discovery of public value and positively impacts the health, culture, education and economy of the community it serves. With more than $109 million in total annual research expenditures, the University is ranked among the top tier of colleges and universities in research and sixth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities. The University employs more than 5,000 faculty, staff and students. It has one of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of any research university in the U.S., underscoring its commitment to offer an exceptional education at a great value. For more information about UTEP, please visit our website https://www.utep.edu/ . About the

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a vibrant department housed in a state of the art building completed in 2012, with all the major instrumentation needed to uphold its very high research activity. Our core facilities house state-of-art instrumentations such as

JEOL JEM-3200FS

Field Emission Energy Filter Electron Microscope, JEOL

JMS-T100LC

Mass Spectrometer, and Bruker EMXplus EPR SpectrometerEPR/MS. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in both chemistry and biochemistry that are certified by the American Chemical Society, and also a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science. It also offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Currently, there are approximately 600 undergraduate students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, or forensic science.

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the College of Science at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor of Instruction position in Forensic Science. The Forensic Science Program at UTEP is one of the largest and fastest-growing programs in the region, with two tracks in forensic chemistry and forensic biology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate lecture and laboratory courses in forensic science; engage in student advising and mentorship; contribute to departmental, college, and university service; and support curriculum development, program expansion, and accreditation efforts.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field is required by the start date. Demonstrated excellence, or strong potential, in teaching. Previous teaching experience in forensic science lecture and laboratory courses is strongly preferred. Ability to contribute to the growth and accreditation goals of UTEP's Forensic Science Program.

Additional Information:

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu . To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. To assure full consideration, please submit the following as separate documents. Letter of application Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy and interests Complete contact information for three professional references.

Contact Information:

If you have questions about the position, you may contact Dr. James Li, Search Committee Chair at xli4@utep.edu . The successful candidate will be provided with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application review and

Appointment Date:

Review of applications will begin from December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled and the anticipated appointment date is September 1, 2026. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by