Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Forensic Science

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education provider seeks an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Forensic Science to enhance the student learning experience through effective teaching and curriculum development. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant area and experience in higher education teaching, with a focus on forensic science. This role offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including 30 days annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance 4x Salary

50% off Tuition Fee's for staff dependants

Cycle To Work scheme

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate subject or Honours Degree with professional qualification.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Expertise in fields of anthropology & taphonomy, and forensic ecology & entomology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach on modules and courses at HE levels 4-7.
• Lead curriculum development in the subject area.
• Manage and lead as per academic status.

Skills

Successful teaching at higher education levels

High standards of teaching, learning, and student engagement

Experience in Forensic Science

Education

Master's degree or relevant professional qualification

PhD or membership of professional body (advantageous)

Job description

Job Title
Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Forensic Science
Job Reference
2930
Application Closing Date
30/07/2025
Division, Department
PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL) ,PFL School of Life Sciences
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £46,115 up to £52,597 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered
Mode
Permanent , Full Time

Our Mission

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students' individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

The Role

As Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Forensic Science, you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience.

Based within the School of Sciences you will work closely with other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Duties include:

• Teach on modules and courses at HE levels 4-7 in relevant academic subject areas including curation, adaptation and creation of module teaching materials, delivering a variety of types of students learning sessions and supporting students as appropriate through informal and formal communication throughout teaching semesters.
• Lead curriculum development in the subject area
• Line management and other leadership roles associated with your academic status.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in an appropriate subject or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.
• We welcome candidates with industrial experience and would consider a part-time role for those professionals who kept links into industry.
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one if not already held.
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.
• Although we welcome applicants with expertise from across the field of forensic science, we are particularly interested in the areas of anthropology & taphonomy, and forensic ecology & entomology.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in Forensic Science with high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning. Or you have significant professional experience obtained from a career within the sector and have the enthusiasm and drive to lead curriculum development and leadership in an academic role. In both cases, practitioner experience would be highly advantageous.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing, and engaging in an 'active learning' pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.

As a global education provider, experience and awareness of learner's cultural differences and expectations with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Innovation and collaboration are key to our success, therefore the ability to work both independently and part of a wider team with the willingness to engage in flexible ways of working are key skills required for this role.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee's for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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