Lectureship in Criminal Law

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding lecturer in criminal law to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. Successful applicants will take an appropriate role in the ambitious teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law, as well as the wider aspects of the student experience. Successful candidates will conduct research which enhances the research reputation of the School (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised).
The Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering excellent teaching on modules including in Criminal Law;
  • Contributing to programme development and/or module design;
  • Contributing to the wider student experience;
  • Enhancing the School's reputation and environment for research;
  • Contributing to administrative tasks in the School of Law as appropriate to the level of appointment;
  • Applying, where appropriate, for external funding and managing successful grants;
  • Conducting research leading to outputs of internationally recognised (4* and 3* REF) quality and, where relevant, developing an impact strategy for this research.

Interview date: 14/06/2024 (tentative)

Informal contact details
Contact role: Head of School
Contact name: Professor James Devenney
Contact phone:
Contact email:

Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Director of Research
Contact name: Professor Chris Hilson
Contact phone:
Contact email:

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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£45,585 to £56,021. Competitive



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