Lecturer in Criminology

We have 2 positions available:

1 x full time, permanent

1 x full time, 9 months maternity cover

The School of Law and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint Lecturers in Criminology, from September 2024. The successful candidates will have experience of teaching, or the demonstrable potential to teach, core criminology subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

The School of Law and Social Sciences is committed to the delivery of an excellent student experience and the successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to, and excellence in, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.  Therefore experience of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules is essential. Experience of programme development, commensurate with experience, at either postgraduate or undergraduate level is desirable. This may include innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment within modules and/or new module development.

The successful candidates should have a first degree in Criminology or a closely related discipline such as Law, Sociology, Social Policy. They should have a publication track-record commensurate with career stage, with excellent plans for research outputs over the next three years. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research expertise is in the areas of cultural criminology or digital criminology, but are open to candidates from all criminological research areas.

Please see the applicant pack for more information.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University.  To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to make an environment  in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting within the widest possible pool and welcome applications of all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Please note that from 4th April 2024 the Lecturer level role may not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system due to the increase in minimum salary requirement. However applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.  We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

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