A Lecturer in Policing post at the University of Central Lancashire, sitting in the Academic/Research division and working with the School's policing portfolio. The postholder teaches and assesses undergraduate and postgraduate students with no computing background, applying open source intelligence (OSINT) to investigations, and may contribute to research and knowledge exchange. The post is for an experienced OSINT investigation practitioner, with criminal investigation experience preferred but civil investigators also welcomed. A relevant undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification are required.
What the job involves
- Teach and assess across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to a non-technical audience
- Teach the application of OSINT within an investigation, for students without a computer science background
- Translate professional experience into learning through case studies, simulations, professional skills and investigator insights
- Build relationships with practitioners, employers, criminal justice organisations and alumni
- Contribute to research, scholarship, knowledge exchange and public engagement where appropriate
- Contribute to continuing professional development and income-generating activity where appropriate
- Work collaboratively to enhance curriculum relevance, academic standards and the student experience
What’s required
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience
- Substantial professional experience as an OSINT investigation practitioner
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to engage a non-technical audience on the investigative process
- Ability to translate contemporary practice into academically rigorous teaching and assessment
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Inclusive, innovative and student-focused approach to teaching
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure of spent and unspent convictions and DBS check at the appropriate level, where the post is regulated activity and an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Nice to have
- Criminal investigation experience
- Civil investigation experience
What’s offered
- Attractive annual leave entitlement
- Employee benefits platform
- 24/7 online GP service
- Support to develop skills and knowledge
- Support to realise career ambitions
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