Lecturer in Applied Forensic Science

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Description:

The newly-formed School of Society and Culture is looking for an exceptional educator and researcher with expertise in Applied Forensic Science to join its Criminology subject area. The role involves the delivery of an exciting new applied forensics strand within the school’s Criminology and Policing portfolio of programmes, utilising our new multimillion-pound facilities that are launching in 2022/23, which include a state-of-the-art crime simulation suite. Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, theSchool of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future.The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions.The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. You will have, or be close to achieving, a PhD in Forensic Science, Criminology, or a cognate discipline, with proven teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching in areas such as evidence recovery, preservation, and analysis, and crime scene science, and supply practical skills training in providing expert witness testimonies. You will join a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team and work in an energetic multidisciplinary environment that combines Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology and provides opportunities to develop innovative teaching and research across disciplinary boundaries. The subjects comprising the School of Society and Culture have a reputation for research of national and international excellence and consistently gain top NSS results. This is a great chance to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location and to truly make a difference. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Julie Parsons, Associate Head of School, by email jmparsons@plymouth.ac.uk. Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday July 6th 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Start date 1st September 2022. This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 - £50,296 pro rata - Grade 7/8

Package:

Part-Time, Permanent

Contractual hours:

18.5

Basis:

PR Permanent Parttime All Year ]]>

multimillion-pound facilities that are launching in 2022/23, which include a state-of-the-art crime simulation suite.

Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, theSchool of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future.The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions.The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

You will have, or be close to achieving, a PhD in Forensic Science, Criminology, or a cognate discipline, with proven teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching in areas such as evidence recovery, preservation, and analysis, and crime scene science, and supply practical skills training in providing expert witness testimonies.

You will join a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team and work in an energetic multidisciplinary environment that combines Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology and provides opportunities to develop innovative teaching and research across disciplinary boundaries.

The subjects comprising the School of Society and Culture have a reputation for research of national and international excellence and consistently gain top NSS results. This is a great chance to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location and to truly make a difference.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Julie Parsons, Associate Head of School, by email jmparsons@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday July 6

th

2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Start date 1

st

September 2022.

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

A8758

£35,326 - £50,296 pro rata - Grade 7/8

35326

35326

50296

Academic/Research

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Part-Time, Permanent

18.5

PR Permanent Parttime All Year

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk