Associate Lecturer in Forensic Science (CSI) Derby, England
Job description
Job details
College
College of Science and Engineering
Responsible to
Head of Discipline - Biomedical & Forensic
Location
Kedleston Road, Derby Campus
Salary
£37.61 per hour
Closing date
Sunday 19 February 2023
Contract type
Permanent
Post type
Hourly paid
Reference
0786-22
Please note: applicants already contracted to full-time positions within the University are not permitted to undertake additional contracted hours due to the weekly working time directive.
About the role
Do you have a degree in Forensic Science or equivalent experience in an area relevant to forensic science, case work experience for presenting evidence to the courts?
Do you have experience of working within the Crime Scene Investigation using laboratory analytical skills related research informed teaching, especially in areas such as preservation, extraction, interpretation and presentation of the traces, gathering photographic evidence or physical samples from the scene, such as weapons, fingerprints, clothing or biological evidence?
Does your research involve analysing samples, such as hair, body fluids, glass, paint and drugs and/or medical forensics?
A brand-new opportunity has arisen for an Associate Lecturer in Forensic Science to be involved in developing and delivering an innovative and flexible range of learning and teaching materials related to Crime Scene Investigation.
You should have competency in a range of relevant laboratory and practical skills including integrating knowledge and skills in the examination, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and testimonial support of physical evidence that are linked to Forensic Science related research and teaching. As well as knowledge within the subject area of crime scene investigations and understanding the interplay amongst different laboratory analytics and forensic investigations.
Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’.
Interview date - 3rd March 2023
Principal accountabilities
Duties may include any of the following:
- Formal scheduled delivery of Teaching, Lectures or Workshops
- Preparation of teaching materials required in the delivery of the above
- Preparation of Reading Lists
- Responsibility for keeping of University records, reports or returns as appropriate including marks and notes are submitted to the module leader for assessment boards.
- Contribution to assessment design as appropriate
- Marking, moderation and electronic submission of marks as required
- Supervision of Doctoral Research
- Responsibility for tutorials
- Student Support
- Independent Studies supervision
- Attendance at the following Boards/Meetings, where it is appropriate and where they can be arranged to fit in with other commitments: Development / training meetings and events; Probation and Development Review; Programme Committees and Subject/Team Meetings; Any relevant meetings associated with internal and/or external periodic scrutiny such as QAA; College Research Committee; College Research Ethics Committee; Assessment Boards
- To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- A first degree in a discipline appropriate to the discipline being taught or equivalent professional experience
Experience
- Experience of working in an industry related to the discipline being taught
- Experience in an area relevant to crime scene investigation
Skills, knowledge & abilities
- Ability to teach at the appropriate level
- Ability to relate theory to practice
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good presentation skills
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
- Teaching qualification
Experience
- Experience of teaching students in an HE context including small group facilitation
Benefits
As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.
