Teaching Fellow in Criminology

University of Leicester School of Business; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester School of Business is seeking a Teaching Fellow in Criminology. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching in Criminology and Forensic Psychology, supervising projects, and enhancing the student experience through innovative practices. Candidates should have a PhD in Criminology and prior teaching experience, with a commitment to student development and curriculum improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Ability to provide effective feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver learning activities.
• Supervise student projects and assess coursework.
• Enhance student experience through innovative teaching.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Criminology

Job description

About The Role

Within our School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Criminology to support our wide range of programmes. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching across our BSc Criminology and BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology courses, and will contribute to the development and delivery of modules within our wider undergraduate and postgraduate sociology programmes.

In this teaching-focused role, you will:

1. Prepare and deliver a range of learning activities.
2. Supervise student projects.
3. Assess coursework and provide constructive feedback to support student development.
4. Work collaboratively with colleagues to review and refresh the curriculum, ensuring alignment with the latest research and sector developments.
5. Enhance the student experience through innovative teaching practices, including the use of digital technologies.
6. Undertake teaching-related administration, support student welfare, and engage in scholarship that informs your practice and contributes to the continuous improvement of our educational provision.

About You

You will hold a PhD in Criminology or a related discipline (or possess equivalent professional experience) and bring a strong grounding in core themes of criminology and forensic psychology. You will have previous experience of teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate students, demonstrating an ability to support high-quality student learning and provide effective feedback. Your excellent communication and presentation skills will enable you to deliver engaging and accessible learning experiences both in-person and online.

A flexible team player, you will be committed to innovation in teaching and to supporting students to reach their full potential. Experience in developing and delivering modules related to criminology and forensic psychology would be advantageous, as would a relevant teaching qualification or a commitment to achieving Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Emma Sleath at [e-mail].

This role may also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world and people's lives for 100 years. Join us and become part of a community of Citizens of Change, including staff, students, and thousands of Leicester graduates worldwide.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do, supporting our core missions of teaching and research, as well as our staff, students, and local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful, and Inclusive.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and environmental sustainability. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.