Lecturer in Forensic Biology (Maternity Cover) (Education and Scholarship)

Grade 7a and Salary Range £37,474 – £43,414

Fixed Term

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences.  The Faculty is responsible for the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences. This is a full-time, fixed term role available until 31^st July 2024.

The successful candidate will offer high-quality teaching and mentoring on the Forensic Science programmes, including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate taught projects and have responsibility for the delivery and development of forensic biology/genetics on the curricula. You will run laboratory classes, problem classes and workshops, and contribute to teaching and assessment at all levels, both fitting into the existing portfolio of modules, and developing new material where appropriate and required.

You will possess a degree or equivalent qualification in Forensic Science or a related discipline and have experience of teaching genetics (DNA analysis) or a related subject at university or college and/or relevant practitioner experience. You will possess a knowledge of scholarship in Forensic Science to facilitate the delivery of effective teaching across the Forensic Science programmes. You will have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and an ability both to initiate, work independently and to work as part of a team. You will also have competence in IT and familiarity/aptitude with a virtual learning environment.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce.  We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Jamie Pringle, Forensic Science Programme Director, j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk, tel +44 1782 733163. 

Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 23^rd April 2023

Interviews will be held on: 5^th May 2023

Post reference: KU00003303

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