Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Forensic Science

Location: St John’s Campus

The School of Science and the Environment at the University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic lecturer/senior lecturer to deliver teaching, learning, and assessment in the Department of Biological Sciences. The post holder will also contribute to course development with an emphasis on Forensic Science courses.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to and deliver an outstanding learning experience for students studying the School’s taught programmes. We are particularly interested in Forensic Science practitioners who have experience of Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Archaeology, and/or Crime Scene Investigation. The successful candidate will hold a relevant postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/PhD) and will have professional experience within a relevant Forensic Science field within the UK. Candidates for senior lecturer will also have significant experience of undergraduate teaching and a relevant Higher Education teaching qualification and/or Higher Education Academy Fellowship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions within modules taught on the BSc Forensic and Applied Biology degree and related areas.
• Assist in the development of new undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 
• Develop and update course teaching materials, ensuring they are current and relevant.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Participate in departmental administration and curriculum development.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the student experience through innovative teaching practices.

In the School of Science and the Environment, students and staff alike are part of a welcoming and vibrant scientific community. With a host of impressive facilities, the School provides a dynamic, friendly and engaging environment in which to enjoy your teaching, develop your scholarly activity and further your career. 

The forensic course, which comprises both current and former practitioners, has several state-of-the-art pieces of analytical equipment (e.g., ffTA, GCMS, FTIR), together with a crime scene house, archaeological searching equipment (including GPR), a human bone collection, and body fluid searching equipment such as Crimelite auto. 

The successful candidate will join a small but dynamic team that is looking to develop and expand the forensic courses available at the university. 

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £54,395 for Senior Lecturers and £41,732 for Lecturers, subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)  
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme 
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

For an informal discussion in relation to this role please contact Keith Unwin by email at k.unwin@worc.ac.uk.

If you are interested in gaining teaching experience but are committed to your present role within the forensic industry, there are also opportunities for practitioners to join our pool of associate lectures who contribute on an ad hoc basis. Please contact Keith Unwin as above to discuss these opportunities further.

Closing Date: Sunday 08 December 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 07 January 2025

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