Job details
College
College of Business, Law and Social Sciences
Responsible to
Head of Discipline of Criminology and Social Sciences
Location
One Friar Gate Square, Derby Campus
Salary
£37,099 to £54,395 per annum
Closing date
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Contract type
Permanent
Post type
Full-time
Adaptive working type
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework .
Reference
0094-24
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward thinking individual to join a supportive and ambitious team. Applications are invited from people with academic knowledge and/or professional experience in the field of criminology to contribute to both teaching and research.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Linda Asquith, Head of Discipline of Criminology and Social Sciences via [email protected] .
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]
Principal accountabilities
Learning / Teaching
Research / Scholarship
Other
Observe and implement University policies and procedures.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent qualification/relevant professional experience
- Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards (within 24 months)
- PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe
- Subject specific qualifications / knowledge
Experience
Learning / Teaching
- Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmes
- Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students
Research / Scholarship
- Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field
- Experience of research / enterprise activity
- Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF or other areas identified in the College / University Research Strategy
Skills, knowledge & abilities
- An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning
- Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups
- Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally
- Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working
- Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines
- Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values
- Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE
- A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience
- A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum
- A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum
- Flexible attitude to work and to the needs of others
- Innovative and creative
- Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience
- Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality
Business requirements
- Able to take a flexible approach to work
- Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching
- Some evening and occasional weekend teaching
- Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
- A commitment to own professional development
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
- Appropriate level of membership of a relevant professional body or working towards
Experience
Research / Scholarship
- Developing national and international profile of research and scholarly activity
- Track record in gaining support for significant externally funded research and consultancy projects, e.g., with industry, commerce, public bodies.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
- Developing skills in providing leadership to small research teams
Benefits
As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.
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How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.
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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
Important information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI ; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
For more information, visit Applying from Overseas .
What is Adaptive Working?
Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.
In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.
Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.
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Further details
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Why join Derby?
Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an extraordinary place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.
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