Lecturers in Criminology

Job title:

Lecturers in Criminology

Company

University of Reading

Job description

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint two additional outstanding lecturers in Criminology to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. The successful applicant will take an appropriate role in the ambitious teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law, as well as the wider aspects of the student experience. Successful candidates will conduct research which enhances the research reputation of the School (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised).The Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.You will have:

• A relevant degree
• A PhD (completed or very near to completion)
• A record of research outputs appropriate to stage of career
• An ability to contribute to teaching on a specialist criminology module
• Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring
• An ability to teach UG & PG students in Criminology modules
• An ability to teach at least one UG core Criminology module
• An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research
• Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation;
• Effective administration skills
• Ability to lead curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives
• Experience of teaching law (or an equivalent discipline) at University level
• Experience of academic administration or wider contributions to academic life
• Experience of pastoral role
• A well developed 5 year research plan
• Enthusiastic, reliable, resourceful, flexible disposition
• A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 28th April 2025Interview date – To be confirmedFor more information, please contact:Contact Name Professor James Devenney
Contact Job Title Head of School of Law
Contact Email addressAlternative Contact Name Professor Jo Phoenix
Alternative Contact Job Title Deputy Head of School
Alternative Contact Email addressBy reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the .The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.£45,585 to £56,021 per annum

Expected salary

£45585 – 56021 per year

Location

England

Job date

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:37 GMT

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