Lecturer in Criminology

At Liverpool Hope, we offer an enriching and supportive environment that encourages personal growth, career development, and a chance to contribute to the strategic evolution of our School.

The School of Law and Criminology delivers a dynamic, research-informed curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experience essential for thriving careers in law and beyond. We offer a range of programmes, including the 3 and 4-year undergraduate Criminology degrees, and several BA Major Honours degrees in Criminology, where Criminology can be combined with Law, Psychology, Business, Information Systems, English Literature, or Politics and International Relations.

If you are ready to advance your career and help shape the future of criminological studies, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

For this post, candidates should have experience in delivering engaging teaching across Criminology-related modules, providing academic support to students, and contributing to cutting-edge curriculum development in the field. You should also demonstrate the potential for high-quality, impactful research in Criminology.

The School welcomes candidates with expertise in core areas of Criminology, including criminological theory. Experience in teaching quantitative methods, Green Criminology, or Policing would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Please note that a PhD in Criminology or related fields is required for this post; however, candidates who are nearing completion and submission of their doctorates are also welcome to apply.

Liverpool Hope University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment that recognises and celebrates difference. We recruit staff nationally and internationally as we seek out the best to help build Hope for the future.  If you join us, you will be doing so at an exciting and challenging time as we work to develop a liberal arts-inspired University of distinction in the UK.  If you have the drive and commitment to assist in this task, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Location and Campus

This role is based on our main campus at Hope Park (Liverpool). Our beautiful campuses and facilities are part of what makes Liverpool Hope such a vibrant community. Liverpool is a city like no other. From world-famous architecture and magnificent museums, to music legends revolutionising popular culture, Liverpool has always been a hub of creativity. The city remains a gateway to UK culture, attracting millions of visitors each year.  With a wealth of theatres, museums, sporting teams, sporting facilities and a wide selection of shopping areas, there’s plenty to see and do.

For more information or to download a comprehensive recruitment pack please click on the links in the “Role Specification” on our website. To discuss the role, contact Dr Gavin Hart, Subject Leader in Criminology via email (hartg@hope.ac.uk).