Lecturer in Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism in Newcastle upon Tyne

Department: Department of Investigation, Security and Defence

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Head Office or Campus Locations. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

Our Department of Investigation, Security and Defence sits within our School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law. Our programmes offer students immersive, real-world investigative experience, leveraging the latest virtual and augmented reality technologies to simulate real-life investigations.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Lecturer in Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism to teach our Distance Learning students at undergraduate level. This role offers the chance to shape future professionals in law enforcement, security, and forensic fields. You will:

• Deliver engaging online lectures for distance learning students.
• Lead modules, ensuring high-quality learning materials and schemes of work.
• Develop and oversee authentic assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to programme development, aligning courses with industry trends and employer needs.
• Support and mentor students, helping them achieve excellent academic outcomes.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student engagement, and assessment strategies.

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism you will need:

• A degree related to policing, counter terrorism, intelligence or forensic investigation.
• An MSc or substantial relevant industry experience in policing, intelligence or the military.
• Strong IT skills, with confidence in using digital teaching platforms.
• AdvanceHE Recognition (FHEA) or willingness to achieve this within 12-18 months.
• Experience in teaching, learning, and assessment practices, with a passion for student success.
• Subject matter expertise, bringing industry knowledge and real-world insights to enhance our programmes.

If you are passionate about criminal investigation, intelligence, counter terrorism and digital education, we would love to hear from you!

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.