Lecturer in Criminology

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA

Salary: £48,149 - £55,755 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Glasgow School for Business and Society (GSBS) integrates business studies, law and social sciences, and its teaching, research and public engagement activities are underpinned by commitments to global citizenship, responsible leadership, entrepreneurship and social justice. Our research addresses the challenge of inclusive societies, focusing on themes of social justice, equalities and communities, and social innovation and public policy.

The Department of Social Sciences is a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary group (of criminologists, historians, political scientists and sociologists), committed to research and teaching excellence, public engagement, and community empowerment. Our learning, teaching, research, and community engagement are all informed and underpinned by our commitment to the Common Good. The Department hosts three interdisciplinary research groups: The Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit (SPIRU), The Gender Research and Equalities Network (GREeN), and The Social, Criminal and Legal Justice Research Group (SCaLe). The Department also hosts the Scottish Cold Case Unit, a staff/student initiative that reviews missing person cold cases.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Criminology to deliver teaching and learning in Criminology and related areas, to undertake research and publish in high quality journals, and to develop the profile of the Department and related programmes both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will become a member of a team contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision across the Social Sciences. A key responsibility of this post holder will be to lead the development of civic engagement and work placement opportunities in criminology/criminal justice, capitalising in the first instance on opportunities afforded by the Scottish Cold Case Unit.

We are looking for an individual with a PhD (or near completion/equivalent) in a relevant discipline with experience of teaching and supervising in criminology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You should also have experience of module and teaching administration and research expertise in a relevant specialism. We expect that candidates will also have experience in developing and delivering inclusive and accessible teaching resources.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Dr Annette Robertson, Head of Department of Social Sciences, by emailing [e-mail].

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).