The Department of Chemistry at Rutgers University, Camden, plans to make a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, commencing on September 1, 2027, or shortly thereafter. The appointment will be in the broadly defined area of Forensic Science, with preference for those who carry a research and teaching portfolio in Toxicology, Drug Chemistry, Quality Control, New Genotyping and Body Fluid Identification Modalities, or Forensic Modeling and Inference. The candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program and participate in the Chemistry Department's and Forensic Science Program's undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester, with possible course releases allowing time for administrative duties.

The Department of Chemistry (https://chemistry.camden.rutgers.edu/) is ACS-accredited, with faculty engaged in research, mentorship, and teaching undergraduate and graduate students. The department serves approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, biology, physics, nursing, health sciences, and forensic sciences. Collaborative opportunities are available with faculty affiliated with the departments of computer science, mathematics, and biology. The Department of Chemistry’s mission is to offer undergraduate and graduate programs of study that deliver the core elements of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, and related fields. It provides a chemical education that prepares students for professional work in chemistry, graduate schools, teaching positions, and scientific- or laboratory-based employment.  Our programs offer opportunities to actively participate in modern chemical research, including the use of advanced instrumentation and technology.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent faculty member shall:

1. Build a robust, independent, and nationally recognized research program.
2. Pursue internal or external funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in independent projects related to forensic science
4. Maintain a rigorous and robust teaching program in forensic science, forensic inference, forensic data, forensic evaluation, investigation, intelligence, and forensic chemistry or toxicology.
5. Be familiar with and teach the educational requirements and expectations associated with FEPAC accreditation (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission) and develop course content that meets these requirements.
6. Manage and train part-time laboratory staff, lecturers, or teaching assistants in Forensic Science laboratory procedures, methods, and instructional practices.
7. Aid in the maintenance and management of laboratories, shared facilities, instrumentation, or space.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Statistics, or a related field. The successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research that incorporates a scientific approach to forensic practices and theories. Excellence in research will be demonstrated by publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals as appropriate for the stage of career; research that targets such publication venues; presentations at significant disciplinary conferences; grants or awards as appropriate for the stage of career; and strong endorsements by referees of national stature. Evidence for excellence will be provided through strong letters of reference, a research statement, and a teaching statement.

The successful applicant should have a proven record of professional forensic activities, including research and research network activities within the forensic community, publications, presentations, projects, mentoring, etc. Experience working with forensic experts to address theoretical and practical issues is desirable. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement our existing strengths in the Department of Chemistry and the Forensic Science Program.

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/.

Applications received by December 20, 2026, will receive priority consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled.

Applications must include:

1. a cover letter,
2. a curriculum vitae (CV),
3. a teaching statement (e.g., teaching philosophy, a sample syllabi and course materials, or teaching evaluations),
4. a research statement outlining current and future research interests,
5. name and contact information for three references.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with Experience