Lecturer in Forensic Investigation

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. One of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and ranked among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive every endeavour. This is an opportunity to make your mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:
To engage in teaching, scholarship, research and innovation by undertaking scholarship, teaching, tutorial and practical work, supervision and the development of learning activities as part of a team in line with the School's objectives, and make a significant contribution to the TEF profile of the School.

Reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills.

Assessment Process:
The assessment process consists of a micro-teach that will take place in the morning followed by interviews in the afternoon. You will prepare and deliver a micro-teach (workshop) to a small group. This is a two-stage process and you must pass the micro-teach assessment to progress to the interview stage. More details will be sent prior to the interview date regarding what to prepare. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 08 December 2026.

This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via the Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information:
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade within a reasonable timeframe. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from normal policy.

We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.