Senior Lecturer - Forensics & Criminology


Company:	Plymouth Marjon University
Salary:	from £44,746 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 8BH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Marjon is a small university, with a strong sense of community, centred on student success. We believe that each staff member contributes directly to the university’s growth and success, with our values at the heart of everything we do. We believe that diversity provides the talent and contribution that delivers the greatest impact on our continuing success and realising every individual’s potential.

We are seeking an individual to join our ambitious and growing forensics and criminology subject area to teach on a range of topics within the areas of crime scene investigation and policing, and to support the development of postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will bring substantial industry knowledge and professional experience, alongside experience of undergraduate teaching and curriculum development.

Where you’ll work:

In this role, you’ll be based in the Forensic & Criminology Academic Team, on our green campus in the north of Plymouth.

Our current hybrid working policy means you can work from home or on campus, but you will be required to maintain strong campus links and be available on-site at least three days per week.

Application Process:

To apply for the position, please apply online at https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/ and provide a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, and experience sections of the job description.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 25 October 2026 (at 11:59pm)

Interview date: 12November 2026

Supporting our people:

At Marjon, we are deeply committed to supporting every member of our staff. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we hope you will take pride in becoming part of our community.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, depending on eligibility, which you can explore, here.

We’re big believers in the importance of work/life balance. Many of our employees work flexibly and they are able to apply for parental leave and time off for dependants. As well as this, Academic staff enjoy 35 days’ holiday, plus Christmas closure days and eight bank holidays. This equates to 45 (full-time equivalent) days. To view the full range of benefits we offer, please click here.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, reflecting our strong commitment to inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Hazel Bending, Academic Director, on hbending@marjon.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

On occasions where we receive high interest in a vacancy, we may use AI to initially screen anonymised applications.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on peopleteam@marjon.ac.uk.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route for this position. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. This includes individuals on alternative visa routes that permit employment, such as the Graduate visa.

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