Employment opportunities

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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as a Forensic Scientist 3 (Drug Chemistry Technical Leader) for its new Southern Regional Forensic Laboratory in Mankato, Minnesota, currently under construction with an estimated completion in March 2027.

The Drug Chemistry Technical Leader will play a critical role in the development, implementation, and on-going technical operations of the Mankato laboratory. This position is being filled ahead of the facility’s grand opening to ensure thoughtful planning, technical readiness, and successful accreditation. During the initial phase, the selected candidate will be based in St. Paul, Minnesota to complete robust required training and onboarding. 

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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking forensic science leader to serve as Assistant Laboratory Director (ALD) for its new Southern Regional Forensic Laboratory in Mankato, Minnesota, currently under construction with estimated completion in March 2027.

Visiting Assistant Professor - Forensic Science

Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University

Job closing date: July 15, 2026

The Department/School/Area of Environmental Toxicology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Professor in Forensic Science position to begin 08/01/2026.

Major/Essential Functions

• Teach graduate courses in forensic science areas to include forensic drug analysis, forensic toxicology, and instrumental methods.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Participate in departmental service within the forensic science undergraduate and graduate programs.

Faculty Qualifications

Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate's intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity.

1. Master’s degree or PhD in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, or a closely related field by the appointment start date
2. Evidence of effective teaching or instructional potential
3. Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Prior college-level teaching experience

• Research, casework or professional forensic laboratory experience

Contact info:

Jaclyn Canas-Carrell

806-834-6217

jaclyn.e.canas@ttu.edu

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Contact Erik Hall (erik.hall@slu.edu) with questions.  Applications will be considered as they are received.