Hourly Paid Lecturer

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking an hourly paid Lecturer in Policing and Criminal Justice. The role involves delivering sessions at City and Mansfield campuses, with pay comprising direct teaching, prep and marking hours. Interview date: w/c 21st September 2026. The institute emphasises inclusivity and impact.

Applicants should be prepared to contribute to live role play assessments and to work with both undergraduate and taught postgraduate portfolios. Contact Phil Rudkin for details.

Qualifications

• Deliver sessions to undergraduate and/or postgraduate cohorts.
• Involve teaching, preparation and marking as part of the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions to students using provided or guest materials.
• Contribute to teaching and assessment activities including marking.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Role play

Guest materials

Job description

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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Policing and Criminal Justice

£51.80 per direct hour, this includes 2 or more of the following elements: teaching, preparation and marking of the scheduled programme of work.

A flat rate of £20.72 per direct teaching hour will be paid for completing one of the above elements of the schedule.

The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary.

This role will be based at City and Mansfield campuses

About the Role

Job purpose: To support the delivery of the undergraduate and/or postgraduate portfolio within Policing and or Criminal Justice at our City and Mansfield campuses by making a direct contribution to teaching and assessment. The role will involve delivering sessions to students either with provided material or your own guest materials which will be discussed and approved by the module leader. You maybe requested to take part in LIVE role play assessments of students for example suspect criminal interviews. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future entrants to the criminal justice workforce.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 21st September 2026

About us

The Nottingham Institute of Crime, Media, Journalism and Justice at Nottingham Trent University is a diverse, supportive and collaborative community of scholars, practitioners and students dedicated to understanding and addressing some of the most pressing issues facing society today. The Institute combines different perspectives to deepen understanding of the complex relationships between crime, justice, communication, culture and social change. Our work is driven by a commitment to intellectual curiosity, social impact and creating opportunities that transform lives.

Recognised for theoretically informed and applied research, we foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, celebrates excellence and encourages innovation. Our teaching is grounded in scholarship, research and professional practice, enabling students to develop both critical thinking and practical skills that enhance their employability and prepare them to make a positive contribution to society.

Engagement with communities, public institutions and industry partners sits at the heart of everything we do. Through our work with the criminal justice system, media organisations, broadcasters and community groups, we connect academic insight with real-world challenges and opportunities.
We deliver cutting-edge journalism and media education supported by industry-standard facilities including a newsroom, digital radio suites, a dedicated television studio, and professional sound and lighting equipment. Through close collaboration with media professionals and industry partners, we help develop the journalists, broadcasters and content creators of tomorrow.

Across all our disciplines, we share a commitment to exploring how societies understand and respond to social, political and cultural change. By combining academic excellence, professional expertise and meaningful engagement with communities and industry, the Nottingham Institute of Crime, Media, Journalism and Justice provides an outstanding environment in which to learn, research, innovate and create.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Phil Rudkin (Principal Lecturer - Policing) [e-mail] or Tel [phone]

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.