Lecturer in Criminology

Welsh Language Skills: Welsh language skills are essential

Wrexham University is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced individual with a passion for Criminology and Criminal Justice to contribute to the expanding provision within the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences. Wrexham University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places great emphasis on its quality of learning and teaching and student experience, ranked first for student satisfaction in England and Wales in the Complete University Guide 2027. We are a vibrant and diverse University located in Wrexham, North East Wales. Our strategic vision sets an ambitious agenda for our future success and growth, which focuses on the delivery of excellence in learning and teaching underpinned by research. An exciting opportunity for a full time permanent Welsh language position to join our leading Criminology department. The Criminology department is 2nd in the UK for Teaching Quality (NSS 2025), Top 10 in the UK for career opportunities (Complete University Guide 2027) and the subject area rated 1st for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide subject league tables in the (Complete University Guide, 2027) and 1^st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2025).

We seek to appoint an individual with vision and commitment to enhancing student experience through teaching and research excellence, who can contribute to the development of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University. The vacancy is for a Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The individual will deliver elements of teaching to students including lecturing, seminars, and personal tutorials. The post holder will have a commitment to working to a widening participation ethos. The ability to speak Welsh, leading on the development of the Welsh Language pathway and offer academic and pastoral support through the medium of Welsh as well as marking and providing feedback in Welsh is essential.

All applicants invited to interview will be expected to make a short presentation to the panel, based on a relevant subject to the role.

For an informal discussion please contact Principal Lead, Dr Sarah Dubberley s.dubberley@wrexham.ac.uk or Programme Lead Dr Joanne Prescott j.prescott@wrexham.ac.uk

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Job Description - Welsh
Job Description - English

Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements. Please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments or assistance you may need to complete your application form, or to answer any queries you may have.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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