Job description

College of Social Sciences

School of Social & Political Sciences

Division of Sociological and Cultural Studies

Lecturer in Criminology (R&T)

Vacancy Ref: 178774

Salary,Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum

The University of Glasgow is seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Criminology (Research & Teaching track) to undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities within Criminology, contribute to learning and teaching on related programmes, and undertake administration and service activities in line with the strategic objectives of the Subject, Division, School and College.

The successful candidate will be part of a collegiate and committed team of criminologists based within the Criminology Subject Area and in the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR). The post is open to those with broad criminological interests but expertise and interest in relation to one or more of the following topics would be an advantage: criminological theory and/or research methods; state punishment, rehabilitation and reintegration; criminal justice reform or abolition; crime, media and culture; criminological engagements with digital societies/new technologies.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Fergus McNeill, Fergus.McNeill@glasgow.ac.uk

For further information on the College of Social Sciences, School of Social & Political Sciences, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/

Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities within Criminology, contribute to learning and teaching on related programmes, and undertake administration and service activities in line with the strategic objectives of the Subject, Division, School and College.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and progress individual/joint criminological research projects of international standard with the support of a mentor, as required.
Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or as a team member.
Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Subject, Division, School and College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
Contribute to the planning, organisation, and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the Subject and/or Division, including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline.
Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
Contribute to the development of theory and practice in Criminology.
Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
Take on administrative or management roles within the Subject, Division or School as assigned by the Subject Group Lead, Head of Division and/or Head of School.
Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Subject Group Lead, Head of Division and/or Head of School.
To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in Criminology.

A2 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in Criminology and of teaching methods and techniques to work effectively within the subject area.

A3 Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.

Desirable:

B1 Expertise and interest in relation to one or more of the following topics: criminological theory and/or research methods; state punishment, rehabilitation and reintegration; criminal justice reform or abolition; crime, media and culture; criminological engagements with digital societies/new technologies.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.

C2 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the school’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.

C3 Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/HEI sector and external (e.g. criminal justice sector) awareness.

C4 Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within Criminology and the wider Division and School environments.

C5 Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities.

C6 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable

D1 Skills related to public engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration with non-academic partners.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources, and practices that support replication.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of effective public engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration with non-academic partners.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 5 years.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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