Employment opportunities

Click here for more information. Vacancy closes 8/3/2026. 

Click here for more information.  Vacancy closes 9/15/26.

Contact Sara Alexander (sara_alexander@baylor.edu) with questions.

The Department of Anthropology at Baylor University seeks a permanent full-time lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach four courses per fall/spring semesters in a thriving forensic science minor. The ideal candidate will contribute to multiple courses in the current curriculum, serve as an advisor to the student forensic society, and mentor undergraduate students on research projects who have interests in forensic science. This appointment is a renewable 9-month full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused position with a 6-year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12-year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates.

Click here for more information.  Vacancy closes 7/21/26.

Click here for more information.  Vacancy closes 7/24/26.

Click here for more information. Two vacancies that close 7/23/2026.  

Click here for more information. Two vacancies that close 7/23/2026. 

Vacancy open until filled.  Posting available here until 8/31/26.

Click here for Toxicology at Jefferson City Laboratory

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Click here for DNA Screening at Jefferson City Laboratory 

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Click here for Trace Evidence at Jefferson City Laboratory 

Click here for more information.  Vacancy closes 7/21/26.

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. 

Click here for more information.  Vacancy closes 7/21/26.

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.