Job description
Employee Type
Regular
Office/Department
Forensic Science
Work Environment
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
Job Type
Full time
Anticipated Start Date
Benefits at Loyola
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If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date
Position Duties
The Department of Forensic Science at Loyola University Maryland (LUM) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position as an Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning in August 2026. We are looking for a candidate committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education at a dynamic liberal arts university. The search committee seeks outstanding candidates who demonstrate the ability to teach foundational courses in our undergraduate and graduate forensic science programs. The successful candidate will teach four courses per term, including Introduction to Forensic Science and/or the Scientific Basis of Forensic Investigation, with the possibility of teaching upper-division classes. Candidates who can contribute courses related to pattern evidence, criminalistics, quality assurance/quality control, forensic ecological evidence, crime scene investigation and/or serology will receive special consideration. The successful candidate should possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Faculty development opportunities are also available.
We highly value the ability and motivation to collaborate with other faculty members, the provision of high-value experiences to our undergraduates and graduate students, and a commitment to “inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.” Loyola’s work on behalf of diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus, and we welcome candidates who contribute to our stated goals of equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. Our department offers a B.A. and B.S. in Forensic Science, a M.S. in Forensic Pattern Analysis, a M.S. in Biological Forensics as well as an interdisciplinary minor in Forensic Science. You can read more about our vibrant and growing department at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/forensic-science.
The Baltimore/Washington corridor is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for collaboration in forensic science including ATF, NIST, FBI, NSA, Homeland Security, US Secret Service, Maryland State Police Forensic Unit, Baltimore Police Forensic Division and Baltimore County Police Forensic Services.
This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of a one-year reappointment. Reappointment may include the possibility of teaching other courses currently offered in the department, depending upon department need and student demand; service duties, like student advising and mentoring student capstone projects; and other opportunities.
Salary range: $58,000 – 62,000
Candidate’s must have at least a MS in forensic science or closely related field to be considered for the position. Prior teaching experience is not required but preferred.
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
University Description
Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.
The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.
Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Loyola University is a dynamic, highly selective, Jesuit Catholic institution in the liberal arts tradition and is recognized as a leading independent, comprehensive university in the northeastern United States. Located in a beautiful residential section of Baltimore with Graduate Centers in Timonium and Columbia, Loyola enrolls over 3,200 students in its undergraduate programs and 3,000 students in its graduate programs. The University welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to its educational mission. Loyola is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, seeking applications from underrepresented groups. Additional information is available at www.loyola.edu.
How to apply
To apply, please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, letters from two professional references who can provide a recommendation letter, and a teaching statement via https://careers.loyola.edu. The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses you would be excited to teach. Candidate’s must have at least a MS in forensic science or closely related field to be considered for the position.
Review of applications will begin on March 27th and will continue until the position is filled.
