Lecturer in Criminology

University College Birmingham; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Criminology. The successful candidate will develop and deliver an innovative curriculum starting September 2026, emphasizing high-quality teaching, student support, and real-world applications of criminological theory. Applicants should possess experience in Higher Education and a passion for teaching in this field. The role offers a diverse benefits package, including a generous annual leave allocation, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Excellent Local Government / Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Criminology in Higher Education.
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative curricula.
• Strong understanding of real-world applications of theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the new Criminology curriculum.
• Provide high-quality learning and student support.
• Champion innovation in Criminology and Policing programmes.

Skills

Passionate about teaching Criminology

Experience in Higher Education

Appreciation of professional body standards

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Criminology

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

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 supported to deliver high quality learning, teaching and student support, across the Criminology and Policingintegration programmes, and achieve excellent student experience and outcomes across the programmes.

Responsibilities

You will be able to deliver the new curriculum and champion innovation and transformational new programmes that reflect and position graduates with advanced knowledge and skills required for new developments across Criminology.

Qualifications

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 &ысын 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

Additional Information

Closing Date - 18th January 2026

Interview Dates - 5th February 2026

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award

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Candidates with the experience orangent 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.