Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminology
Package Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 7 from £47,389 to £56,535 per annum, or grade 8 from £59,966 - £67,468 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Full Time and Open Ended, with Hybrid working
This role is being recruited to either a Lecturer (grade 7 from £47,389 to £56,535 per annum) or Senior Lecturer (grade 8 from £59,966 - £67,468 per annum) in Criminology - IN THEIR SUPPORTING STATEMENT, APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO MAKE IT CLEAR WHETHER THEY ARE APPLYING FOR LECTURER OR SENIOR LECTURER.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are seeking to recruit a high calibre individual to join the growing Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy as either a Lecturer in Criminology OR a Senior Lecturer in Criminology. The post will be based on the Loughborough campus in the East Midlands. The department is particularly interested in hearing from candidates with specialisms including, but not limited to, criminal justice responses to violence and violent crime, youth justice, youth offending and adverse childhood experiences, substance use and misuse, harms and injustices experienced by marginalised groups. We also welcome applications from people with a range of methodological expertise.
About You
- You should have a focused research agenda in Criminology and/or criminal justice, a growing portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of a commitment to engaging in knowledge exchange and impact.
- You should have a student‑centered approach to student education demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the student experience.
- You should incorporate the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching and academic citizenship.
Why should you Apply?
With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. Staff from under‑represented groups in higher education and the criminology discipline, including those from racialised minorities, who have a physical or invisible disability, or are neurodivergent, are particularly encouraged to apply.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments you’d like to request please contact ssh.hr@lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026
Interview Date: 21 September 2026
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523‑acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on‑site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world‑class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Job details
Title
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminology
Loughborough University Loughborough, United Kingdom
Published
2026-07-14
2026-08-09 23:59 (Europe/London)
2026-08-10 00:59 (CET)
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