Senior Lecturer in Criminology

LASE (University of Greenwich); Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

The School of Law and Criminology at the University of Greenwich, joining the new LASE group, invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Criminology. You will deliver innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and lead modules on criminal justice policy and quantitative research methods.

You should have a strong teaching profile, a PhD in a relevant subject, and be prepared to contribute to postgraduate programme development while engaging in research that

Qualifications

• Strong teaching profile with commitment to student experience.
• PhD in a relevant subject is essential.
• Ability to lead modules and teach Criminal Justice policy and quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Lead modules on criminal justice policy and quantitative methods.
• Contribute to postgraduate programme development.
• Play an active role in the life of the School and student support.

Skills

Teaching ability

Module leadership

Student wellbeing support

Quantitative teaching

Education

PhD in Criminology or related

Job description

On the 1 August 2026, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group.

Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Greenwich academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

To support our continued growth, the School of Law and Criminology is looking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Criminology. With over 2,000 students and 50 full time members of staff, the School is home to a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes based at our home in the historic Old Royal Naval College.

The successful candidate will work closely with the existing criminology group to help deliver innovative teaching across our range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are specifically interested in candidates who would be able to lead modules and teach around criminal justice policy, and quantitative research methods. In conjunction with teaching on these subjects, we are also interested in candidates with a developing or established research profile that complements the school’s existing interests, and who can support our new work around postgraduate programme development.

You must be able to demonstrate a strong teaching profile and a proven commitment to the student experience, including supporting students’ wellbeing. A PhD in a relevant subject is essential, as is energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to playing a full and active role in the life of the school.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Elaine Williams, Academic Portfolio Lead for Criminology on [e-mail]

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [e-mail]

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

Academic Career Pathways

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, care leavers, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

£46,970 to £57,666 plus £4,313 London weighting per annum