Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology

The University of Law (ULaw) is one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education. With an alumni network in excess of 71,000, we’ve trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else

As our student numbers increase and we continue to diversify our programmes and portfolio, we are now looking for a high-calibre individual to join us as  a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology at The University of Law in our Academic Team based in London Bloomsbury. 

Reporting into our Academic Manager and Head of Policing and Criminology, you will be providing tuition across the University of Law course portfolio including the Criminology programmes and/or other University courses to the best possible standard. 

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology at The University of Law, you will: 

• Providing high quality teaching and assessment of Criminology, make contributions to the delivery of our other undergraduate degrees
• Be involved in the design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

 We are looking for individuals who are/have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant area
• Teaching qualification or working towards. Please note that if you do not currently have/are not undertaking a PGCHE or an equivalent qualification, it is a requirement of the University that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), usually within 12 months of passing probation.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching programmes and learning support.
• Experience of higher education function
• Ability to use a range of delivery approaches to enthuse and engage students in their learning

*Please note: For Senior Lecturers: You will have developed significant expertise in: Application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

Benefits

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who champion advancement, while having opportunities to develop in an environment where originality and innovation is rewarded.

On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Our Approach

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working:

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team via TalentAcquisition@law.ac.uk

Should you wish to discuss details of the role please contact Dr John Kerr on John.Kerr@law.ac.uk 

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above

Salary: Lecturer from £40,000 - £42,000 per annum. Senior Lecturer from £48,000 - £53,000 per annum.

Attachments: 

Job Description - Lecturer Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology London Sept 2023.docx

RR_Senior_Tutor.pdf

RR_Tutors.pdf

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