Lecturer in Crime Scene Investigation

UCLan; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in England seeks a skilled individual for a role in crime scene investigation and forensic science. The successful candidate will be involved in academic development and course management, teaching crucial modules within the School of Law and Policing. Applicants should possess experience as a crime scene investigator and have strong communication skills, along with a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. The university values diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience as a crime scene investigator.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant area or equivalent experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to academic development and course management.
• Teach crime scene and photography modules within the School of Law and Policing.

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role

The postholder will contribute to the academic development, course management, teaching, research development, and scholarship within the School in the area of crime scene investigation and forensic science.

About you

We require an individual with crime scene investigator experience to help teach crime scene and photography modules within the School of Law and Policing. Excellent teamwork and communication is essential for this role. Candidates will need to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant area or equivalent experiential learning.

If you have any questions, please contact Claire Williamson, Principal Lecturer in Natural Sciences, via email in the first instance.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.