Sessional Appointments

Forensic Science Sessional Appointment – Intersession/Summer session 2024

The Faculty of Science invites applications from qualified individuals who are interested in teaching the following courses:

FRSC-1107-91 Introductory Crime Scene Investigation

This course will introduce students to the theoretical background of scientific methods used in Forensic Sciences and their practical applications to crime scene investigation within the multidisciplinary Forensic fields. The focus of the course is exploration and examination of evidence found at crime scenes. The students learn the discovery, identification, collection, examination and processing of various types of Forensic evidence.

05/06/2024 - 08/07/2024
DISTANCE EDUCATION

FRSC 4018-04 Forensic Archaeology

An overview of practical archaeological theories and methods as applied to forensic contexts and death investigations. Topics may include an introduction to forensic archaeology, search and recovery techniques, grave excavation and analysis, taphonomic processes, stratigraphic analysis, geology and soil analysis, time and dating methods, as well as legal and ethical considerations.

05/06/2024 - 08/07/2024

Time: TBD, on campus

Qualifications:

The successful candidate(s) should hold a Master’s degree by the date of appointment; a Ph.D. degree is preferred.

Professional experience will be considered for equivalency to academic training.

*The courses above are subject to budgetary approval and sufficient enrollment.  

Applications must include:

  • A letter of interest in the position
  • At least one letter of reference
  • A resume outlining relevant work experience, training, teaching experience, honours or awards, publications, and relevant service activities.
  • A teaching portfolio demonstrating evidence of teaching excellence. For example: SET scores or other teaching evaluations, course outlines, graduate courses taken, dissertation or thesis topics, evidence of successful teaching, or/and evidence of professional experience.

Applicants from outside the University of Windsor should provide two letters of reference.

Please submit your application to the attention of:                                                         
Dr. Shari Forbes
Forensic Science Program Chair
Faculty of Science
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue,
Windsor, ON, N9A 3B4
forensic@uwindsor.ca

For additional information, contact the Faculty of Science at science@uwindsor.ca.

Application deadline:  Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, by 4:30 p.m.

The University of Windsor is a welcoming community that is committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments.  In pursuit of the University's Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.