Lecturer in Forensic Practice

Expected interview date: 20^th September 2024

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team delivering the BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation. This innovative programme is taught across the School of Justice and The Institute of Science and Environment. The post holder will join a successful, experienced and ambitious teaching team with a reputation for innovation in course design and delivery.

The post holder will be required to contribute to the academic team through delivery of modules on the BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation programme and contribute across wider portfolio and year groups. They will also be expected to actively engage with professional and pedagogical research and scholarship to support teaching activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and research.

 The successful candidate will have experience in professional practice within forensic science and/or relevant industries. They will also be able to demonstrate relevant lecturing/teaching/training experience in this area. Candidates with experience in crime scene investigation would be particularly welcome.

The post holder will join in the delivery of our existing programmes and contribute to the design and delivery of future planned developments, making the most of the opportunities offered by our location at the University’s Carlisle campus.

We would welcome job share applications for this post.

Informal Enquiries: Dr Liz Mallabon | Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience | elizabeth.mallabon@cumbria.ac.uk

We are seeking innovative, creative, high-quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.

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