Lecturer in Criminology

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Description:

Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, the School of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future. The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions. The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The School of Society and Culture is looking for an exceptional individual to deliver teaching in Criminology. You will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team, and will work in an energetic multidisciplinary environment that combines Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology and provides many opportunities to develop innovate teaching and research across disciplinary boundaries. We are proud of our new cutting-edge digital facilities and our real-world focus. The subjects comprising the School of Society and Culture have a reputation for research of national and international excellence and consistently gain top NSS results. This is a great chance to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location, and to truly make a difference. The role involves designing and delivering exciting modules in our world-class BSc (Hons) Criminology programmes and postgraduate taught and research programmes. You will have, or be close to achieving a PhD in Criminology, with proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars whose research and teaching interests complement and expand the School of Society and Culture. At the University of Plymouth, we truly believe in learning by doing, and offering students engagement with real research is a core pillar of our pedagogy. You will therefore also be skilled in the use of a wide range of social scientific research techniques, especially ethnography and participant observation. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact the Associate Head of School Dr Julie Parsons by email jmparsons@plymouth.ac.uk. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 25th November 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The anticipated start date is 30th January 2023. This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£36,386 to £51,805 per annum - Grade 7/8

Package:

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future. The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions. The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

The School of Society and Culture is looking for an exceptional individual to deliver teaching in Criminology. You will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team, and will work in an energetic multidisciplinary environment that combines Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology and provides many opportunities to develop innovate teaching and research across disciplinary boundaries.

We are proud of our new cutting-edge digital facilities and our real-world focus. The subjects comprising the School of Society and Culture have a reputation for research of national and international excellence and consistently gain top NSS results. This is a great chance to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location, and to truly make a difference.

The role involves designing and delivering exciting modules in our world-class BSc (Hons) Criminology programmes and postgraduate taught and research programmes.

You will have, or be close to achieving a PhD in Criminology, with proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars whose research and teaching interests complement and expand the School of Society and Culture.

At the University of Plymouth, we truly believe in learning by doing, and offering students engagement with real research is a core pillar of our pedagogy. You will therefore also be skilled in the use of a wide range of social scientific research techniques, especially ethnography and participant observation.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact the Associate Head of School Dr Julie Parsons by email jmparsons@plymouth.ac.uk

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 25

th

November 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The anticipated start date is 30

th

January 2023.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

A9121

£36,386 to £51,805 per annum - Grade 7/8

36386

36386

42155

Academic/Research

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk