Lecturer in Critical Criminology: Environmental & Digital

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Excellent pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking two Lecturers in Critical Criminology to commence 1 January 2027 or soon after. You will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to curriculum development, and engage with international organisations to raise the unit’s profile.

You will conduct research in critical criminology with emphasis on environmental or digital criminology/digital justice, publish in high‑impact outlets, and supervise PhD students as part of a collegial, equity‑driven

Qualifications

• A track record/evidence of designing and delivering high quality teaching and learning materials, resources and activities in line with the Unit’s new Criminology programmes.
• A track record of high quality and impactful publications in Q1 journals and other relevant outlets in the area of critical criminology especially relating to the environment or digital criminology/digital justice
• A track record of working with external organisations, locally and nationally
• Evidence of pursuing external research income
• Evidence of developing, marking and assessing student assignments and the provision of timely feedback to students
• Evidence of providing supervision and wider pastoral support to students
• Evidence of providing mentoring to colleagues
• Evidence of using virtual learning environment
• Evidence of developing international research networks
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• To provide high quality teaching and learning in line with School and Faculty teaching objectives and timetabling requirements
• Teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules, especially in criminology and including co-teaching on some modules
• Leading teaching in either environmental criminology or digital criminology/digital justice
• Dissertation supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Student pastoral support through academic advising
• Provide high quality and timely feedback and support to students throughout their studies ensuring an optimum student experience
• Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with University standards and utilise on-line and digitised curricula and education frameworks
• Contribute to curriculum development and the development of modules and programmes within the School and Faculty
• Plan, organise and carry out research, to ensure the contribution of new knowledge, insight, and innovation within critical criminology
• Prepare and submit applications for external funding, to carry out an area of research, or contribute to this activity as a member of a team working on a broader programme
• Disseminate research results through appropriate channels including peer reviewed journals, monographs, edited volumes, media and policy outlets to advance knowledge in the field and enhance the University’s reputation for high quality research
• Attract and supervise PhD students to ensure their successful completion (initially as a member of the supervisory team)
• Contribute to the wider internal and external research community e.g. reviewing journal articles and research grants; active engagement with relevant university research clusters and with leading conferences; and proactive membership in professional bodies
• Where appropriate, initiate or contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations to maximise the benefits for the School, Faculty and University
• Where appropriate participate in formal knowledge transfer activities and consultancy
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, student recruitment and overall student experience
• Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees
• Operate as an active citizen in the Sociology community
• Contribute to the school’s international, programme and professional body accreditations
• To have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ethics, responsibility and sustainability

Skills

Teaching experience in criminology

Curriculum development

Research in critical criminology

Engagement with external organisations

Education

PhD in Critical Criminology or closely related discipline

HEA/Advance HE Teaching Qualification

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking two Lecturers in Critical Criminology to commence 1 January 2027 or soon after. You will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to curriculum development, and engage with international organisations to raise the unit’s profile.

You will conduct research in critical criminology with emphasis on environmental or digital criminology/digital justice, publish in high‑impact outlets, and supervise PhD students as part of a collegial, equity‑driven