Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Forensic Investigation on a full time, permanent basis at our Canterbury Campus.



You will join a diverse, well-established forensic team with a clear commitment to high quality learning, practitioner and research informed teaching and assessment, an inclusive and engaging student experience and excellent student outcomes and employability. We have a strong undergraduate programme and growing postgraduate and research activities and are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated forensic investigator to join our team. We particularly require knowledge and expertise of crime scene practice, including volume, series and serious crime scene investigation, accidents and disasters and major and critical incidents.

The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the delivery of the Forensic Investigation programme and develop innovative industry specific practical sessions and assessments. You will be a role model and mentor for a diverse range of students and will have an interest in people and inclusivity. You will be keen to develop your own practice further through research, knowledge exchange and / or consultancy.



Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to equality of opportunity, supporting and encouraging underrepresented groups as well as valuing diversity. We promote wider inclusion through our polices such as the Race Equality Charter, StoneWall for LGBT+ groups and the Disability Covenant, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled candidates which meet the essential criteria for our roles.



We aim to create an inclusive working culture in which all employees feel valued. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, which are currently underrepresented throughout Canterbury Christchurch. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities. We also welcome applications from LGB, Trans and Non-binary candidates. All applications decisions and progression opportunities through the University will be determined by personal merit only.

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Informal enquiries to Shauna McCusker, Director of Criminology, Sociology and Forensic Investigation email: shauna.mccusker@canterbury.ac.uk



Start date for applications: 10th November 2021
Closing date for applications: 18th January 2022
Interviews are to be held: 3rd February 2022

To apply online, please click the ‘Apply for this job’ button below. To gain further details about this post please visit our Vacancies page: www.canterbury.ac.uk



If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ02640. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.



Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you