PRODiG+ Fellow / Visiting Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice (Forensic Science) – SUNY Brockport

Fellowship Opportunity: PRODiG+ Fellow / Visiting Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice (Forensic Science) – SUNY Brockport

• Institution: SUNY Brockport

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Criminal Justice, College of Arts and Sciences

• Position: PRODiG+ Fellow / Visiting Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice (Forensic Science)

• Job Number: 2600435

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty, Two-Year Temporary Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Potential Career Path: May be eligible for appointment to a tenure-track Assistant Professor position through an internal promotion process after successful completion

• Primary Area: Forensic Science / Criminal Justice

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 62.90 lakh annually

• Location: SUNY Brockport, New York, United States

• Best Consideration Date: October 31, 2026

• Expected Start: Fall 2027

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Overview of the Fellowship

The Department of Criminal Justice at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a two-year PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.

The fellowship is designed to help the selected scholar strengthen both teaching and research portfolios through a reduced teaching load, mentoring, professional development support, and opportunities to pursue scholarly research and external funding.

Key Responsibilities

Research – 50%

• Maintain an active research agenda.

• Produce peer-reviewed publications.

• Present research at academic conferences.

• Develop and submit grant proposals.

Teaching – 40%

The fellow will teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in areas such as:

• Survey of Forensic Science

• Investigations

• Criminalistics

• Evidence Collection and Preservation

• Trace Evidence

• Microscopy

The role also includes:

• Mentoring and advising undergraduate students.

• Supporting experiential and hands-on learning.

• Undertaking professional development.

Service – 10%

• Participate in enrollment and retention initiatives.

• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and community service.

• Collaborate with professional partners in forensic science and criminal justice.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Hold a Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in:

  • Forensic Science

  • Chemistry

  • Biology

  • Criminal Justice

  • Closely related field

• Complete the degree before the fellowship start date.

• Demonstrate ability or potential to teach undergraduate forensic science courses and laboratories.

• Possess strong communication and organisational skills.

• Demonstrate relevant experience or commitment related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Undergraduate teaching experience.

• Experience with forensic laboratory methods and instruments.

• Practical forensic laboratory or crime-scene experience.

• Ability to teach across multiple forensic disciplines.

• Undergraduate mentoring experience.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

   • Addressing required and preferred qualifications

2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact Information for Three Professional References

4. Essay of 750 Words or Less

   • Addressing experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Application Process

• Job Number: 2600435

• Best Consideration Date: October 31, 2026

• Expected Start: Fall 2027

• Application Portal: jobs.hr.brockport.edu

• The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check.

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