The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the Best modern* university in London in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are ranked 41st university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025 and ranked 5th university in the UK for student experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026. We were rated Top university in London in the People and Planet University League 2024/25, with 80% of our research rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
*University status awarded in or after 1992
The School
The School of Human and Social Sciences is a multidisciplinary school that empowers and equips students to shape a sustainable, just and healthy society. The school has recently expanded its disciplinary coverage and now delivers a portfolio of education, research and enterprise activity across psychology, criminology, education and early years, forensic science, nutritional therapy, sociology, politics and international relations, and our new development of Sport and Exercise Science. The University is committed to the continued growth of the School of Human and Social Sciences with recent investments in portfolio developments, new equipment and staff.
Forensic science sits within the Criminology and Forensic Science subject area of the School of Human and Social Sciences, and our BSc Forensic Science is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Science. Our criminology and forensic science courses are underpinned by our strong research and enterprise profile. Our academic staff are research active and there is a growing postgraduate research culture within the discipline.
Forensic science at UWL has been ranked 2nd in London and 26th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026, and the top modern university in London for Graduate Prospects (2026 Times Good University Guide). Criminology at UWL was ranked top modern university in London by both the 2026 Times Good University Guide and the 2026 Guardian University Guide. Our laboratories have recently been refurbished and are accredited to ISO standards 17020 and 17025.
The Role
To support our exciting development and growth aspirations for the forensic science and criminology disciplines at UWL, we are looking to strengthen our academic staffing body through the appointment of candidates with suitable qualifications and experience to two academic positions in forensic science. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to contribute to student support and course and curriculum development and delivery, as well as research, enterprise and external engagement. We welcome applications from individuals with expertise across the full range of the forensic science and investigation disciplines; however, we are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in crime scene investigation and management, forensic analysis, forensic anthropology and / or crime scene photography. Successful candidates at all grades will be expected to lead and deliver taught modules across our taught portfolio in forensic science, supervise student research dissertations and potentially PGR theses, as well as strengthen our research, knowledge exchange and enterprise profile through securing funding for and delivering projects, and disseminating findings through presentations and publications. For appointment at a higher grade there will be evidence of significant experience in curriculum design, development and accreditation, research leadership including publication and attracting research / enterprise funding, and experience of supervising PGR students. The precise mix of duties and objectives will be determined upon appointment.
The Person
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who hold (or are within six-months of completing) a PhD in Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation, or a related discipline such as Policing or Criminology, or who hold equivalent professional experience in the field. Candidates should have experience of teaching delivery and supervision of projects or dissertations at undergraduate study level (plus at postgraduate level for appointment at higher grades). Candidates should be able to evidence a developing portfolio of research and / or knowledge exchange activity in line with their current career stage and should have evidence of or be willing to develop external funding applications and opportunities. They are expected to be able to work flexibly and as part of a team and to be prepared to support students in reaching their full potential.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December 2025.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Dr Allan Moore, Head of Criminology and Forensic Science via email at Allan.Moore@uwl.ac.uk.
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment.
Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found