Senior Lecturer Crime Scene Investigation
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £48,822.00 to £56,536.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2026 |
| Location: | Glyntaff, Pontypridd |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Forensic Science sits within the Applied Sciences team in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment at the University of South Wales
Be part of a sector-leading forensic science provision known for applied, practice-based learning. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of our flagship Crime Scene Village, one of the most ambitious immersive forensic training environments in the UK.
Deliver and shape vocational forensic and criminal justice training, the broad USW forensic academic portfolio, bridging operational practice with academic excellence.
You will contribute to a growing portfolio of commercial training, academic courses, research, and innovation aligned to real-world forensic challenges
Based in the Upper Glyntaff Campus in Pontypridd, the postholder will provide academic leadership and professional expertise in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) as well as wider forensic science provision, supporting the development, delivery, and future expansion of the Crime Scene Village and expanding the forensic and applied science academic portfolio.
This role is designed to bridge operational forensic practice and academic provision, ensuring that teaching, training, and research are aligned with sector needs and institutional strategy. The postholder will play a central role in:
Delivering immersive, practice-based forensic education
Designing and leading vocational CPD (including stage 1-4 CSI)
Supporting and enhancing the USW forensic science academic and commercial portfolio.
Contributing to research, innovation, and external engagement
Advancing the ambitions of USW 2030, particularly in experiential learning, employability, and industry collaboration
The role requires a highly experienced Crime Scene Coordinator (CSC) or equivalent practitioner capable of operating at the interface of education, and professional practice and future research.
This is a full-time permanent post.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Head of Applied Science Rhian Kinsella Rhian.Kinsella@southwales.ac.uk
Be part of a sector-leading forensic science provision known for applied, practice-based learning. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of our flagship Crime Scene Village, one of the most ambitious immersive forensic training environments in the UK.
Deliver and shape vocational forensic and criminal justice training, the broad USW forensic academic portfolio, bridging operational practice with academic excellence.
You will contribute to a growing portfolio of commercial training, academic courses, research, and innovation aligned to real-world forensic challenges
Based in the Upper Glyntaff Campus in Pontypridd, the postholder will provide academic leadership and professional expertise in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) as well as wider forensic science provision, supporting the development, delivery, and future expansion of the Crime Scene Village and expanding the forensic and applied science academic portfolio.
This role is designed to bridge operational forensic practice and academic provision, ensuring that teaching, training, and research are aligned with sector needs and institutional strategy. The postholder will play a central role in:
Delivering immersive, practice-based forensic education
Designing and leading vocational CPD (including stage 1-4 CSI)
Supporting and enhancing the USW forensic science academic and commercial portfolio.
Contributing to research, innovation, and external engagement
Advancing the ambitions of USW 2030, particularly in experiential learning, employability, and industry collaboration
The role requires a highly experienced Crime Scene Coordinator (CSC) or equivalent practitioner capable of operating at the interface of education, and professional practice and future research.
This is a full-time permanent post.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Head of Applied Science Rhian Kinsella Rhian.Kinsella@southwales.ac.uk
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