Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Post Title: Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
SBU/Department: Hertfordshire Law School

FTE: 1.0 fte working 37 hours per week
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH7 £38,249 pa to £45,413 pa by annual increments
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: De Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

At Hertfordshire Law School, we pride ourselves on delivering a truly innovative learning and teaching experience coupled with practice-led, hands-on experience. Our students consistently provide excellent feedback about their educational experience which is also evidenced through the number of students graduating with good honours degrees and our strong employability rates.

Hertfordshire Law School is looking for an individual who has a committed approach towards working with students, as well as members of the University’s regional legal and business community and has a keen appreciation for the University’s ambition to set the standard for what a modern university should be.

Main duties and responsibilities
We are seeking an applicant who will teach on Introduction to Policing, Criminal Investigation, and Crime Prevention and Community Safety modules and support other modules where appropriate. You will assist and support other Module Leaders on the CCJ Programme, and potentially lead a module yourself.

You will work co-operatively and supportively as part of the School\’s teaching team, including off-campus student outreach and other recruitment activities such as open days where required. You will also work closely with the Associate Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Leaders in order to continue the development of the School’s teaching and learning initiatives and ensure the currency and innovative nature of the curriculum.

Research
The Lecturer will contribute to the ongoing development of the School’s growing research community be able to go on to pursue a programme of research to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), including the ability to secure external funding opportunities.

Pastoral Support
You will contribute to the School’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement, particularly through acting as a Personal Tutor.

Skill and experience required
You will have teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level in more than one of Introduction to Policing, Criminal Investigation, and Crime Prevention and Community Safety modules. Ideally you will have experience of designing or contributing to the design of engaging and intellectually stimulating modules which have professional or industry relevance. Ideally you would also be able to offer experience of teaching an additional core Criminology module, and may have practical, or other professional experience.

You will possess the ability to use technology to enhance the quality and flexibility of delivery to students, and to promote the activities of the School’s students. Proficiency in English Language is critical, with good self-management and time management skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

A committed approach towards work and the work of the School within a business-facing University, and a commitment to the ongoing development of teaching and learning skills (in particular the growing use of technology) will be evident from your application.

Qualifications required
You will hold a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) as well as a Masters degree in Criminology or equivalent level professional qualification. Undertaking or having completed a PhD, research or professional experience, a teaching qualification and / or Fellowship of Advance HE would be highly advantageous.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr Thomas Dunk (Head of Department of Law and Professional Legal Education) T.dunk@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 11 August 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000165
Date advert placed: To be completed by H28 July 2025

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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