Assistant Professor, Forensic Science:

Biology or Chemistry.

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Milton, MA Posted:

Oct 21, 2026

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Part-time Position ID:

205986

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Curry College, founded in 1879, is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors, over 50 minors and concentrations, seven graduate programs, and an associate's degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40+ student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions. Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do. Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX. The Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Curry College invites applications for a full-time Biology or Chemistry professor with expertise in Forensic Science, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin late August 2027. The ideal candidate will be able to teach Introduction to Forensic Science, Crime Laboratory, and upper-level courses within their area of expertise. In addition to Forensic Science courses, the candidate will also support our other science programs by teaching introductory courses in Biology, Chemistry, and/or non-majors Science courses as determined by expertise to satisfy their teaching load. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching that promotes inclusive and equity-minded learning environments. Successful candidates will have experience teaching using a variety of methodologies at the undergraduate level with diverse learners. Candidates must also be able to establish and maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate students within the department, including both forensic science students and students in our other science majors (Biology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science). Curry College is currently in the process of seeking FEPAC accreditation for the Forensic Science program. As such, we are particularly interested in someone who has or is interested in gaining leadership experience to ultimately fill the role of Forensic Science Program Coordinator and/or assist with the accreditation and assessment process for this program in addition to teaching responsibilities. All full-time faculty at Curry College are required to teach at least four courses during one semester (one 2.5-hour laboratory equals one course), and three courses in the second semester. The Curry College Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is also hiring an Assistant Professor of Biology -Anatomy & Physiology. Candidates who consider themselves to have expertise in both areas are encouraged to apply for both positions.

Requirements:

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or related fields is strongly preferred. Applicants with a Master's degree in Natural Sciences, Forensics Science or related field with 4 years of experience will be considered. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to develop a robust laboratory or field-based research program that supports undergraduate research.

Salary:

Starting at $80,066 annually

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below: Stacey Hayes, Ed.

D, Director of Title IX & Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504

Coordinator:

Office G01, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2212, stacey.hayes@curry.edu Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921,

Telephone:

617-289-0111,

FAX:

617-289-0150;

TDD:

800-877-8339,

Email:

OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following: a curriculum vitae; cover letter; a statement of your teaching philosophy; a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service); a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.