Lecturer & Senior Lecturer in Law & Criminology

Leeds Beckett University has roots dating back to 1824. We are one of the largest universities in the UK and also one of the largest employers in our city. Our community is made up of people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds and we are proud that our friendliness, warm welcome and professionalism are consistently commented on by our colleagues and students as well as guests at events such as open days, graduation ceremonies and guest lectures.

Leeds Law School has been teaching law since 1924 and provides a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. We have a long track record of achievement and student success and in all our activities we ensure excellence in teaching, learning and student experience. We expect all our staff to contribute to our provision and help deliver a high-quality student experience.

We are investing in our academic provision and wish to appoint inspiring and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, with a particular focus on teaching our LLB (Hons) with Criminology students.

Candidates for the Lecturer role should hold a degree in a relevant discipline, and a doctorate. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to research and publication at REF level.

Candidates for the Senior Lecturer role should hold a degree in a relevant discipline, and a doctorate. Candidates should be able to demonstrate evidence of research and publication to REF level, including successful funding applications (research and/or knowledge transfer).

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and should be able to teach at least one of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. Preference will be given to those candidates who can deliver teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• Victims, Crime and Inequality;
• Policing, Justice and Society;
• Violent and Sexual Offending; and
• Criminal Justice Policy.

Candidates should be research active and it would be advantageous for applicants to have published in the areas of teaching need identified above.

Occasional overseas travel may be required.

If you would like to discuss this post informally contact Melissa Askew, Head of Law (Undergraduate) by email at [email protected] .

Closing date: Friday 26th January 2024

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.