Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science

DMU is well-known for teaching excellence and providing an outstanding student experience, high student employability, a wide range of volunteering opportunities, a determination to widen participation in higher education, and an unwavering commitment to improving student achievement. Teaching reflects the latest developments in the sector and our Forensic Science course has professional accreditation with the CSoFS. A range of work experience and volunteering opportunities enable students to develop the skills required by graduate employers.

Faculty / Directorate

The Leicester School of Pharmacy has an excellent reputation for the delivery of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. As part of the continuing development and expansion of the School, we have recently validated our exciting new MSci Forensic Science course and require three highly motivated Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Forensic Science disciplines to join us on this journey to further develop the next generation of forensic science students at this level.

Role

The successful applicant will be encouraged to contribute to research, support MSc student research projects, contribute to administration and academic citizenship activity within the School and Faculty. You will join an enthusiastic team working in modern teaching and research facilities, and your research interests will be expected to align with those of the team, including: fingermark development, fire and arson analysis, GSR, Forensic Biology and DNA analysis, wildlife crime, and knife crime.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a key part of an enthusiastic team and will contribute significantly to the delivery of teaching, and development of teaching materials, at the MSc level, as well as supporting our UG provision too, in addition to undertaking other responsibilities and duties normally expected with the role (see Job Description/Person Specification).

You should have a BSc. (Hons.) degree (or equivalent qualification) in forensic science, or a closely related discipline. Significant professional experience in a practitioner role, teaching experience within HE, or alternatively research or a PhD in a related forensic discipline are strongly desirable.

For an informal general discussion please contact Tim Snape, email: tim.snape@dmu.ac.uk.

For subject specific information please contact Richard Brawn, email: rjbrawn@dmu.ac.uk.

Further information about the Leicester School of Pharmacy can be found on the University website http://www.dmu.ac.uk.

Interview Date: TBC

Interviews will be on Campus at our Leicester site and will include an interactive presentation to staff and students.

Please note: previous applicants need not apply except application has significantly improved from last time.

Closing date: 03 December 2024

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