Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science (LPF19-27)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic, expanding and very successful Department of Criminology, Policing and Forensic Science at Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University is on a journey to become the foremost modern higher education institution in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence, and we are looking for inspirational and effective people to take us to the next stage.

In 2018 we broke into the World University rankings for the first time and were named as a top 50 UK university by the Guardian. The quality of our student experience has placed us in the top 10 for teaching quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and in 2019 we achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Many of our students come from areas with low rates of participation in higher education and we continually strive to ensure the courses we offer meet the needs of people and employers. We are expanding our non-traditional, flexible study options, particularly in apprenticeships serving the public sector.

You can join us at a time when we begin the next step of our transformation journey. The new £40m Catalyst Building will deliver 6,500 new apprentices in the next decade, boosting both the local and national economy. The development of our offer to new academic areas and geographic locations will see us expand our reach and make an innovative offer to a new generation of students.

We are a university of and for our community: local, national and global. If you share our values and have the skills to deliver our vision, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking brilliant, friendly, ambitious and inspirational candidates to join the Department of Criminology, Policing and Forensic Science.

The role would include such activities as:

Preparing and delivering teaching and learning activity on various aspects of our undergraduate and postgraduate Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation courses.To teach and assess, as part of a teaching team, in the areas of knowledge appropriate to the School provision, and where appropriate, across other Schools of the UniversityTo contribute to the development of specialist teaching and learning provision, including short courses, in the subject specialism and associated disciplinesEnhancement of the student experience and facilitating ongoing course evaluation and development.Engaging with and developing innovative and effective teaching methods to enhance student engagement and achievement.Contributing to student recruitment and ongoing promotion of the course.

The successful applicant will work well within a team and will possess excellent communication skills. Formal teaching experience is preferred but is not essential if applying for the Lecturer (Grade 7) post, although applicants who do not hold a teaching qualification would be expected to work towards one if successful.

Applicants will have a PhD in Forensic Science (or relevant subject). Preferably, applicants will have a background in chemistry with expertise in one or more of the following: fires, drugs, CBRN or digital Forensics.

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available:

Competitive incremental rates of PayStarting from 29 days Annual Leave (depending on job grade) plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary daysExcellent Pension SchemeAccess to continued professional and personal developmentAn opportunity to become part of the wider University communityAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke CampusDiscounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

Thank you for your interest in this role. Whilst the University campus is currently closed, the University is still open, and we are providing online lessons to our students as well as essential services. We welcome your application during this time and aim to recruit to new posts using digital capabilities such as Skype or Microsoft Teams.

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2020
Type: Academic