Job titleLecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic ScienceJob referenceBEDS2932Date posted22/04/2026Application closing date20/05/2026LocationLutonSalaryLecturer - Grade 7 £39,906 to £47,389 (pro rata) Senior Lecturer -Grade 8 £48,822 to £58,225 (pro rata)ContractPermanentContractual hours21BasisPart timeJob category/typeAcademicAttachmentsBlankJob information
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science
Ref: BEDS2932
Salary: Lecturer, Grade 7 £39,906 to £47,389 (pro rata)
Senior Lecturer, Grade 8 £48,822 to £58,225 (pro rata)
Location: Luton
Permanent post 0.6 (3 days per week)
Closing date: 20/05/2026
Interview date: W/C 8th June 2026
The University of Bedfordshire’s School of Life Sciences is a dynamic academic community committed to high-quality teaching, research, and professional practice across the forensic, biological and biomedical sciences. The school emphasises applied learning supported through significant practical work, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong industry engagement to ensure graduates are well prepared for scientific and professional careers.
Within the School, the Forensic area is an established and respected provision with strong links to industry and the criminal justice sector. The team delivers practice-informed programmes in Forensic Science and Forensic Science and Criminology, supported by specialist laboratory facilities and a focus on employability, professional standards, and research-informed teaching.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in forensic sciences. We are particularly interested in applicants with an academic and/or professional background in forensic biological sciences, as well as experience in the presentation of evidence within the court system. Applicants with current or prior practitioner experience in forensic casework, investigation, or expert witness work are especially encouraged to apply.
If you are a Forensic Science practitioner who has little or no lecturing in Higher Education experience, we can support you in developing an exciting career in higher education The School of Life Sciences prides itself in creating a supportive and innovative workplace that is committed to offering colleagues the opportunity to develop a fantastic, long-lasting career here with us.
Duties will contribute to the design, delivery, quality assurance, administrative activity and on-going development of a range of taught programmes within the school’s portfolio, and to support the success of the school’s over-arching business plan.
Your role is to ensure that students have a high-quality experience which can be evidenced through achievement and surveys.
The successful applicant will be someone who can
- Innovate and engage students to learn.
- Have the ability to work with a diverse student group.
- Develop links with local stakeholders to enable students to take part in volunteering and placement activities.
- Contribute to student recruitment and marketing of the course
- To create an excellent learning environment where students feel supported and valued
Should you require any additional information regarding this post, please contact vicki.barlow@beds.ac.uk who is our course lead for the Forensic Science programme, or, Robin.Maytum@beds.ac.uk Acting Head of the School of Life Sciences.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may feel underrepresented due to socioeconomic circumstances, such as individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. At our university, we strive to create an environment where everyone can be themselves and are supported to achieve their full potential.
In line with our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be working towards the Race Equality Charter (REC), which helps us address and reduce barriers that disproportionately affect B.A.M.E. staff. We are also a Stonewall Diversity Champion, ensuring that all LGBTQ+ people are valued and respected at work. Additionally, we participate in the Disability Confident Scheme to support our efforts to improve the workplace experience for disabled individuals.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies
To Apply
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Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.
