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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science

Salary- Lecturer- 39,162 - £42,773 per annum (pro rata)

Salary- Senior Lecturer- £45,367 - £57,418 per annum (pro rata)

2 positions- Part time 25.9 hours per week/ Permanent

About the Role

There are two posts available, these can be split to make a total of 1.4 Full Time Equivalent(FTE). Although advertised as two 0.7 FTE posts we are open to being flexible. If you are from a practitioner or academic background we want to hear from you.

You will be responsible for delivering the Crime Scene Investigation component of the forensic science courses across undergraduate and postgraduate modules. This includes crime scene management and processing of digital evidence.

You will support student development and graduate opportunities.

You will contribute towards course development and accreditation.

You will be supported in the advancement of your research, practice or scholarship.

You will be joining a department of Chemistry and Forensic Science and be open to interdisciplinary working .

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

Interview Date: w/c 19th January 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Our industry-standard Forensic Science facilities and equipment support our teaching and research and they are also used regularly by external organisations. Our crime scene training facility is one of the largest in the UK and is regularly used for teaching, training and research.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Emma Rixon (Head of Department) at emma.rixon@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.

We also offer:

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.