Lecturer in Forensic Science

Role overview

Contract and salary

• The role is permanent and full-time.
• The salary is £38,784 to £46,049 per annum.
• The job grade is HE Lecturer.

Workplace

• The role is based onsite at Kedleston Road, Derby Campus.
• The position may require travel between sites and occasional overseas travel for research or teaching.

Learning and teaching

• Teach and facilitate learning across undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and post-experience programmes.
• Develop modules and programmes in compliance with university quality standards and regulations.
• Set, mark, and moderate assessments and provide constructive student feedback.
• Review delivery using innovative study modes, learning environments, and pedagogic practices.
• Undertake module leader or programme leader responsibilities when required.

Research and scholarship

• Conduct individual and collaborative research aligned with College priorities and contribute to the REF.
• Publish in appropriate quality journals and present research at scholarly events.
• Develop relationships with professional, research, and industrial organisations.
• Contribute to bids for externally funded research projects.

Student and university support

• Act as a personal tutor, mentor students, and provide pastoral care or referrals when appropriate.
• Support marketing, student recruitment, admissions, timetabling, examinations, and attendance administration.
• Contribute to cross-College and University working and follow university policies and procedures.

Essential qualifications and experience

• A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and subject-specific forensic science expertise are required.
• A PhD, submitted PhD, equivalent professional achievement, or willingness to work towards the requirement is required.
• Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to work towards it is required.
• Experience or knowledge of higher education teaching, quality assurance, and programme validation is required.
• Research or enterprise experience and evidence of active publishing or other relevant outputs are required.

Essential skills and attributes

• Digital capability, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to explain complex ideas are required.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility, innovation, creativity, professionalism, and commitment to student experience and continuous improvement are expected.

Desirable experience

• Professional body membership and a postgraduate teaching qualification are desirable.
• Experience in crime scene investigation or general and applied statistical approaches is particularly welcomed.
• Module or programme leadership, assessment design, external funding, and industry-based applied research experience are desirable.

Benefits

• Benefits include 47 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days, pro rata.
• The package includes the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellbeing support, family-friendly policies, sick pay, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional benefits include staff discounts, a discounted onsite gym, and a Cycle to Work scheme.