Visiting Lecturer in Criminology

The University of Roehampton is seeking to appoint a Visiting Lecturer to assist our Criminology team to cover for a staff absence during the first four weeks of the Autumn Term’s provision in the area of in the area of Cyber and Internet Crime, and Digital Forensics. The appointment will involve following preplanned teaching and lab activity, although the enrichment of delivery though personal expertise, professional experience and/or research will be important, too.

The modules concerned are:

Level 5: SOCN241 Internet Investigation

Level 6: CRMX249 Cybercrime

An outline of SOCN241 can be seen under the Year 2 tab of the course web page, www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-courses/criminology-with-digital-forensics. The third-year module, CRMX249, offers legacy content required for the teach-out of a previous iteration of the course and can be seen here
bit.ly/CRMX249_Cybercrime.

The dates involved are notionally to be the first four weeks of term, between 28^th Sept and 23^rd Oct, but some flexibility may be necessary. Teaching for the modules will be confined within one day per week each (currently Monday and Friday), with overall slots of 5 hrs (for SOCN241) or 4 hrs (for CRMX249), including breaks.

As noted above, outlines and resources are available for the majority of the teaching to be covered.

We encourage a blended learning approach to teaching, combining traditional lectures, seminars, class exercises, practical and lab sessions involving both individual and group tasks. We emphasise employability and skill-led experiential learning and active student support.

Successful applicants should preferably have a PhD in a relevant area and some professional background, as well as experience of the HE teaching approaches noted above. We are seeking individuals who are student focused, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; and can work flexibly.

The rate of pay for Visiting Lecturers is £57.52 per hour. This rate includes: contact time, preparation, marking, and annual leave. Additional marking and moderation and content development is paid at the rate of £27.32 per hour. When required this will be agreed in advance by a Dean or Deputy Dean.   

For an informal conversation about the role please email Dr John Moxon, Interim Deputy Dean, john.moxon@roehampton.ac.uk.

To apply please follow the link on our website.

We will review applications as they are received, therefore, please do not wait to apply if interested in the position.

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits.

The University is an equal-opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly.

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