Lecturer in Criminal Investigation

£39,596 - £45,848pa plus Excellent Benefits

Hybrid working with occasional travel to our Coventry Head Office or one of our Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London or Manchester)

Full-Time Permanent

About Arden University:

Arden University is a multi-award-winning, fast-growing institution dedicated to transforming higher education through digital innovation and career-focused learning. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education to students worldwide, ensuring they graduate with both theoretical knowledge and applied skills that make them job-ready.

With rapid expansion into new disciplines, global partnerships, and cutting-edge learning technologies, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

About the Department:

Our Department of Investigation, Security and Defence sits within our School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law. Our programmes offer students immersive, real-world investigative experience, leveraging the latest virtual and augmented reality technologies to simulate real-life investigations.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Lecturer in Criminal Investigation to teach Policing and Forensic Investigation at the undergraduate level. This role offers the chance to shape future professionals in law enforcement, security, and forensic fields. You will:

• Deliver engaging online lectures for distance learning students.
• Lead modules, ensuring high-quality learning materials and schemes of work.
• Develop and oversee authentic assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to programme development, aligning courses with industry trends and employer needs.
• Support and mentor students, helping them achieve excellent academic outcomes.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student engagement, and assessment strategies.

About You:

To be successful as a Lecturer in Criminal Investigation you need:

• A degree in Policing or Forensic Investigation, or other relevant subject.
• An MSc or substantial relevant industry experience in policing, forensic science, or criminal investigation.
• Strong IT skills, with confidence in using digital teaching platforms.
• AdvanceHE Recognition (FHEA) or willingness to achieve this within 12-18 months.
• Experience in teaching, learning, and assessment practices, with a passion for student success.
• Subject matter expertise, bringing industry knowledge and real-world insights to enhance our programmes.

If you're passionate about criminal investigation, forensic science, and digital education, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 6 March 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.