Associate Lecturer in Forensic Science (CSI) at University of Derby

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

Hours: Hourly Paid

Advert Closes: 14^th August 2023

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work. 

Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you’ll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. 

Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years.

We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. 

About the role

We are looking to appoint an Associate Lecturer into our discipline of Biomedical and Forensic Science to deliver modules related to forensic investigations and analysis.

You will join a vibrant academic community that delivers high quality programmes in Forensic Science, Human Biology, and Biomedical Health. We take pride in offering our students a fantastic learning experience through our academic provision and active research culture. We focus on creating opportunities for students to gain practical experiences that brings their education to life, enhances their employability, and fosters future aspirations.

You must have relevant experience to deliver high quality provision within the areas of Crime Scene Investigation (including finger print detection, blood pattern analysis, firearms, and vehicle related crime) and linking them to law and criminal investigation. You will be competent in relevant laboratory and practical skills in order to support the applied learning within our provision, and to support our student supervision and research informed curriculum.

Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’.

Please note that unfortunately, this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system; however, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home office website for further information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

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