Lecturer in Forensic Science - 2yrs FTC

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wolverhampton invites applications for a Lecturer in Forensic Science within the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. You will contribute to teaching, scholarship and professional practice across our Forensic Science degree courses, with emphasis on crime scene investigation and fingerprint analysis.

A recognised teaching qualification (FHEA or PGCertHE) or willingness to undertake within two years is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a good degree in a related discipline.
• Recognised teaching or training qualification (e.g. FHEA or PGCertHE) or be willing to undertake within two years.
• Practitioner experience in crime scene investigation and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, scholarship and professional practice across Forensic Science degree courses.
• Support external partnership knowledge exchange, training and CPD activities in forensic areas.
• Promote inclusive learning and research-informed teaching across our programmes.

Skills

Crime scene investigation

Fingerprint analysis

Teaching/Training

Education

Degree in related discipline

Job description

The University of Wolverhampton School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences offers high-quality teaching and research across a range of undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes and delivers a successful portfolio of Chartered Society of Forensic Science (CSoFS) Forensic Science and Forensic Science and Policing accredited courses. Recently, the Forensic Science team have acquired a bespoke Forensic Science Centre (FSC) crime scene house facility for teaching, training and education to expand and enhance our practice-based teaching and continual professional development training offering. Additionally, we have a Forensic Science strategic partnership with West Midlands Police Forensic Services.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Forensic Science in a Teaching, Scholarship and Professional Practice post to join the team and contribute to the teaching and future development of thriving Forensic Science undergraduate degree courses. We are specifically keen to recruit an individual with qualifications and practitioner experience of crime scene investigation practice and procedures with knowledge of fingerprint examination and analysis, who can support and contribute to external partnership knowledge exchange, training and continual professional development activities in these areas. However, we would consider someone with expertise in any area of Forensic Science.

You will have a good degree in a related discipline and/or similar comprehensive practitioner experience. We are keen to recruit someone who can contribute to the development and delivery of innovative and inclusive learning and teaching, informed by research or professional practice expertise across our Forensic Science courses. Therefore, you will have achieved a recognised teaching or training qualification (e.g. FHEA or PGCertHE) or be willing to undertake such a qualification in the first two years.

We are committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports all our staff and students and welcome applications from all sections of society.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Wolverhampton is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We Are Committed To

• preventing unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• promoting equality of opportunity.
• fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.

We strive to create a workplace in which colleagues have the confidence and freedom to be themselves, while working professionally and in accordance with equality legislation and University policies.

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We want to understand what you personally bring to the role. Please ensure your application accurately represents your own voice and capabilities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the value of flexible working arrangements and are open to discussion wherever possible.

Your Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

– with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.

Long Service Recognition

– £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.

Free Will Writing Service

– Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.

IT & Mobile Discounts

– EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

– 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.

Gym memberships discounts

– at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.

Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.

Flu Vouchers

– Free flu vaccinations for staff.

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

– Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.

Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms

– Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

Generous Annual Leave

(see table below)

Flexible & Agile Working

– Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.

Free On-site Parking

– available across campuses.

Cycle Benefits Scheme

– Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.

Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme

– Electric cars via salary sacrifice.

Employee Discounts

– Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.

Travel Discounts

– Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

Staff Network and Inclusion

– Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.

Library Access

– Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.

Staff Scholarship Scheme

– Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.

Leadership and Management Development

– Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.