Our new appointees will work with others to take Criminology forward as part of the long-term development of the School of Law and Criminology. We seek applications from those with ambition and drive. Candidates must have a desire to be part of an ambitious, dedicated, and forward-thinking team. For the successful candidates, Liverpool Hope University can offer an enriching, supportive and unique environment in which to work. This is a great opportunity for candidates who not only want to develop their own career, but also contribute to the strategic development the School of Law and Criminology, the University and the career aspirations and life chances of future generations of students. The School of Law and Criminology will provide a research and practice-informed curriculum and a student experience that seeks to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, capabilities, and capacities that will be essential for careers in the legal profession and beyond.

Having recently revalidated our undergraduate provision, and as a result of rising student numbers, we are keen to receive applications for the post of Lecturer / Professional Tutor in Criminology from highly motivated, energetic, and ambitious candidates seeking a new opportunity in one of the fastest growing criminology teams in the UK. 

While we welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any area of criminology, but are particularly keen to receive applications from those who have the ability to teach; Cybercrime, Hate Crime, or Terrorism and Extremism, and advanced quantitative methods. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to new and existing provision within the School, to support future curriculum developments, and to engage with the research profile of the criminology team.

The University is rapidly developing its research profile and has an ambitious agenda for the future. All new academic staff appointed to the University as Lecturers must either already be research active at 3* or above or have the proven capacity, willingness and ability to become research active at this level for the next REF. The University has various support mechanisms in place to help scholars who are ambitious in developing this strong research profile. 

The post is fixed term for twelve months.

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 that an exciting and challenging time as we work to build a liberal arts inspired university of distinction in the UK. If you have the energy, drive and commitment to assist in this task, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For the Lecturer role successful candidates are required to have a PhD in a relevant subject discipline.

For the Professional Tutor role individuals must have significant professional / industry experience and knowledge in the subject area.

Please visit the Role Specification box for a comprehensive recruitment pack and details on how to apply.