Lecturer in Criminology

The University of Bath is seeking to appoint a teaching-focussed Lecturer in Criminology.

About the role 

You will contribute to teaching on our highly successful BSc Criminology and support the launch of our new MSc Criminology. We are looking for applicants with excellent teaching credentials, who are interested in joining a close-knit and committed Criminology teaching team.

You will be wide-ranging in their teaching interests and be able to make a substantial contribution to core theory and methods teaching. An ability to teach criminal law would be desirable, but is not essential. 

There will be an opportunity to develop and deliver specialist teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You will receive a mentor, as well as support in developing their teaching profile and portfolio. You will also have full access to our Research Support Office and be will encouraged to attend and contribute to the Department’s research-related events.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

The proposed start date is 1st August 2023.

About the Department 

The Criminology group is housed in the Department of Social and Policy Sciences, one of the UK’s leading centres for social policy-oriented research and teaching excellence. We are committed to interdisciplinary and impactful research. Our academic staff represent a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including social and public policy, sociology, social work, international development, and criminology. We have a vibrant research community of academic staff, postgraduate students, and research staff. 

Initial enquiries should be directed to Dr Sarah Moore, Head of Department (sm2315@bath.ac.uk) and Dr Kate Gooch, Deputy Head of Department (kg637@bath.ac.uk).

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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