Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in Criminology

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) to join our Criminology team. The successful applicant will form part of an enthusiastic and motivated team delivering the BA and MA Criminology Programmes at the University of Worcester and partnered sites, which include collaborative provision with Policing, Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology and Sociology. We aim to ensure that our Criminology students are offered an outstanding student experience, and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to contribute to this aspiration in a very practical and positive way.

We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with expertise in broader criminology topics (e.g. criminal justice policy, global perspectives, human rights) and particularly quantitative research methods drawn from an academic or practice field.

Criminology at Worcester sits within the School of Health and Wellbeing. The school comprises three departments, whereby Criminology sits within the department of Community, Social Justice and Health. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and continuing professional development in the fields of criminology and related subjects.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team of colleagues, and further information our research areas and staff profiles show our depth and breadth of experience. Our school holds strong values of professionalism, respect and inclusivity, and we are looking for a colleague who shares our vision and values to join us and contribute to our ongoing success.

Successful applicants will be confident and competent in teaching across a range of topics and levels within Criminology, as well as providing supportive personal academic tutoring and dissertation supervision to students. Successful applicants for the lecturer role will also demonstrate a clear engagement and competency in research activity and practices commensurate with the stage of your career. Your teaching approach will be flexible, student-centred and research- or practice-inspired. You will join a growing team with a strong sense of purpose and a firm commitment to making a difference. As the role will also require you to develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders across the university and wider community, you will need a high level of interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to £42,882, with the opportunity to progress to £46,735 subject to performance and the university reward scheme47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car LeasingWellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance ProgrammeIn-house training and development supportA friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to the Criminology Programme Lead, Amy Johnson by emailing [email protected].

Please note: This post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, eligibility is likely to apply only if you meet the criteria for a new entrant as defined by the Skilled Worker visa rules. For further guidance on how these rules may apply to your individual circumstances, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 15 Feb 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,249 to £42,882