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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Forensics Science
Lecturer Salary- £39,984- £43,671 per annum
Senior Lecturer Salary- £46,320- £58,624 per annum
Full time/ Fixed term for 9 months
About the Role
The Department of Physical Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science to join our thriving academic community on a fixed-term basis for nine months. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and continued development of our accredited undergraduate and postgraduate forensic science programmes while advancing your own research, scholarship, or professional practice.
We are looking for a passionate educator who can inspire students through innovative, evidence-based teaching and provide an outstanding learning experience. You will contribute to teaching, assessment and curriculum development, across our forensic science portfolio, while also supporting teaching more broadly within the department.
We welcome applications from candidates with academic, industrial, or practitioner backgrounds. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Marks and traces evidence
- The English legal system and the role of forensic science within criminal justice
- ISO standards and quality management within forensic practice
- Forensic biology
You will join a collaborative team of experienced practitioners and academics committed to delivering an excellent student experience and maintaining high professional standards. Our forensic science programmes are recognised among the top-performing in the UK (Complete University Guide), providing students with a strong blend of scientific knowledge, practical skills, and professional relevance.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive and collegiate approach, a commitment to educational excellence, and the ability to contribute to the continued growth and success of the subject area. Whether you are an established academic seeking your next challenge or a forensic professional looking to transition into higher education, we would welcome your application.
This nine-month fixed-term appointment offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and high-performing team and help shape the next generation of forensic scientists.
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 9th November 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:
- Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
- Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
- 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.
- We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
- And a whole lot more…Find 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.
