lecturer or senior lecturer in policing

Who is Staffordshire University?

Staffordshire University is an award-winning institution with over 100 years’ experience in delivering excellent higher education. Our main Stoke-on-Trent campus is located in the heart of the UK, with Centres of Excellence located in the towns of Stafford and Shrewsbury.

After a highly successful year in 2019, which included entering THE World University rankings for the first time, securing TEF Gold, and climbing in all the league tables, our University has constantly expanded its physical presence through new and industry-leading building developments and facilities. Looking towards our 2030 strategy, we are now transforming specific business processes to improve the student experience and integrate a wider feeling of inclusion and safety for our on-campus community.

About the Role 

We are seeking a brilliant, friendly, ambitious and inspirational person to join the Policing team in the Department of Criminology, Policing and Forensic Science as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (dependent on experience) in Policing. We are seeking someone with a higher level investigative and/or intelligence background. 

The Policing team deliver two very successful courses: BSc (Hons) Professional Policing and BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation. Increasingly the Police engage with partner agencies on criminal investigations, so the Policing team is extending the scope of the BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation to reflect the growing complexity of multi-agency investigations. Applicants will therefore have extensive knowledge and experience of intelligence and/or conducting complex investigations. Ideally, applicants will also be able to evidence knowledge of, and involvement in, intelligence led operations, have experience with digital aspects of investigations, and a broad awareness of cybercrime. 

The successful applicant will work well within a team and will possess excellent communication skills. The successful applicant will be expected to work towards a teaching qualification. 

In return for your dedication, we have a competitive benefits package available

Competitive incremental rates of Pay
Starting from 29 days Annual Leave (depending on job grade) plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
Excellent Pension Scheme
Access to continued professional and personal development
An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans  « Return to the search results