Lecturer in Forensic Science

The University of South Wales, a member of the Teaching Excellence Alliance, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in the Forensic Sciences. Working as a member of the dynamic Biological and Forensic Sciences team, you will be part of the larger Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science.

This exciting opportunity is a full-time, permanent position and is based at the Glyntaff campus in Pontypridd.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a key contribution to the design and delivery of the wide educational portfolio which will focus upon teaching, assessment, and knowledge exchange activities for the forensic science subject area. This role requires an educator who will inspire student engagement and improve student outcomes and experience.

As a new member of an expanding team, you will be expected to manage and deliver modules from our undergraduate and postgraduate forensic science and forensic investigation curriculum. You will also be required to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects and expand your own research portfolio.

Candidates selected for this position should possess knowledge and expertise in essential forensic science disciplines to enhance and support the forensic science curriculum at USW. The primary focus of this role involves trace evidence, laboratory methods, and analysis utilising a wide array of instruments to support the diverse forensic portfolio at USW. We encourage applicants from both academic and forensic industry backgrounds who can contribute innovative and forward-thinking approaches to the curriculum.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop forensic science provision within the department and USW offer an environment in which you can grow professionally through mentoring, personal development and engagement with the wider community both at USW and with stakeholders.

If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.