Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Salary

AC3 £50,253- 65,535 per annum

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

10/12/2025

Job reference

REQ000423

School of Education & Social Sciences

THE POST – Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice X2

We are pleased to announce that we are looking for two full time Lecturers in Criminology and Criminal Justice to join the academic team within the School of Education and Social Sciences at the UWS Paisley Campus. Criminology cuts across various schools and programmes and you will be teaching a broad range of students in criminology and criminal justice including psychology, forensics, and social science students.

You will be joining a small and diverse team with a broad range of academic and professional practice. You will be expected to make a broad contribution to the academic work of the Criminology and Criminal Justice team and a contribution to the research activity and other forms of scholarly activity as part of our department.

Teaching duties will include both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, assessment and on-going curriculum development and management. You will also be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students and take on an administrative post within the team. It is essential you have a PhD in a relevant discipline and desirable that you have teaching and research experience across the subject area of criminology. Our ideal candidate will be student-focused, have experience of using technology to enhance online learning and teaching, and have a broad and critical understanding of research methods and theoretical issues relevant to the teaching of criminology.

We are open to all specialisms but are looking to strengthen our curriculum in the following areas: Digital/Cyber-crime, Criminological Theory and Practice, Research Methods, Psychological criminology, International criminology and zemiology, Human rights and social justice, Migration /race and ethnicity, and, Green crime and globalisation.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• An undergraduate qualification in criminology or social sciences.
• A PhD in a relevant area (or be close to completion)
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment in Higher Education
• Evidence of published research profile commensurate with career stage
• A working knowledge of designing and delivering co-creative and active learning and assessment
• Familiarity with online learning environments and principles of digital education.

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).

The School of Education & Social Sciences at UWS combines sector-leading education provision with strong expertise in social science teaching and research in the west of Scotland and beyond. You will join a supportive and committed team, playing a crucial role in the School's commitment to social justice and making a difference locally, nationally and internationally. Our students benefit from innovative, practice-focused and research-informed courses, and deep-rooted partnerships with leading organisations across the world.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)

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