Lecturer in Criminology

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking an experienced lecturer to develop and deliver new Criminology and Policing programmes starting in September 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a strong understanding of the relevant standards in Higher Education. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including generous leave, a strong pension scheme, and various staff development opportunities, ensuring a rewarding career in academia.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.
• Knowledge related to Criminology and Policing.
• Appreciation of diverse application of theory to the real-world.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Criminology and Policing curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and student support.
• Achieve excellent student experience and outcomes across programmes.

Skills

Passion for teaching Criminology

Experience in Higher Education

Understanding of professional body standards

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Job description

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Psychology for an experienced, innovative and student focused Lecturer to contribute to the development of Criminology and Policing provision at University College Birmingham. Our Criminology programmes are being delivered from September 2026 and you will be contributing to the development and delivery of the new curriculum.

You will be excited by the creative possibilities of this new opportunity and will champion innovation and transformational new programmes that reflect and position graduates with advanced knowledge and skills required for new developments across Criminology.

You will be supported to deliver high quality learning, teaching and student support, across the Criminology and Policing programmes, and achieve excellent student experience and outcomes across the programmes. You should be passionate about teaching Criminology and related fields in Higher Education, with an appreciation of the diverse application of theory to the real-world. You will have experience of teaching in Higher Education and be appreciative of the need to work to relevant professional body standards.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date - 18th January 2026

Interview Dates - 5th February 2026

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award

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All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Criminology Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Criminology Teacher, Teacher of Law, Law Teacher may also be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!