Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminology in Loughborough

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 09 August 2026

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 and youth offending
• 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 the University:

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We are educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department:

The Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy (CSSP) sits within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. CSSP is a vibrant, research-intensive community supported by internationally recognised academic staff and a dynamic cohort of research fellows and students who contribute to a collaborative and outward-looking culture. This atmosphere, marked by strong collegiality, methodological breadth, and an ethos of tackling real-world social challenges, provides a supportive yet ambitious context in which staff and students have the time to thrive.

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Inter-disciplinarity and international encounters are fostered across six departments: Communication and Media; Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; International Relations, Politics and History; and Law.

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-centred 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. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mark Monaghan.

For more information about each role, refer to the Job Description and Person Specifications below:

• Lecturer (grade 7)
• Senior Lecturer (grade 8)

Application Process:

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. 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 us.

We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026

Interview Date: 21 September 2026

Our Benefits:

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 the 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.