Job Information
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY Adjunct Instructor - Forensic Science in OREM, Utah
Adjunct Instructor - Forensic Science
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching
Job Number: FY2503606
Closing: 11/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Forensic Science.
Summary of Responsibilities
Under direction from the Department Chairperson and lead instructors, individual shall perform some or all of the following duties:
• Instructs students enrolled in the Forensic Science Program, Forensic Investigation Emphasis.
• Administers any required Student Learning Outcome (SLO) examinations at the beginning and end of each semester
• Plans, prepares, and teaches an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms and laboratories, through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Assists counselors, Department Chairperson, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe classroom conditions.
• Maintains knowledge of current UVU technology (i.e. Canvas) via continuous training offered through the Office of Teaching and Learning.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in forensic science or a closely related area and one year of teaching or closely related professional experience in the field of forensics.
OR
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in forensic science or a closely related area and two years of teaching or closely related professional experience in the field of forensics.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience of appropriate field of study, subject matter and course content of classes to be taught
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching subject matter.
• Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development and evaluation.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Skill in using current technology.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and in structions.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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