Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Job Description

School of Education & Social SciencesPaisley CampusLecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice - REQ002157The Criminal Justice programme at UWS is expanding and we are pleased to announce that we would like to recruit a Lecturer in Criminal Justice to join the academic team within the School of Education and Social Sciences at the UWS Paisley Campus.You will be joining a small and diverse team with a broad range of academic and professional practice. You will be expected to make a broad contribution to the academic work of the Criminal Justice and Criminology team and a strong contribution to the researchactivity and other forms of scholarly activity as part of our department.Teaching duties will include both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, assessment and on-going curriculum development and management. You will also be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students and take on an administrativerole within the team.Our ideal candidate will have expertise in social and criminological theory’, historical criminology’ and/ or criminological/forensic psychology’, however other specialisms will be considered.The successful candidate should have the following:

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant subject/discipline
• Fellowship of Advance HE, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• An active research profile and evidence of external engagement
• Commitment to delivering high quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience.

The post will be based at the Paisley Campus although travel across the other four campus locations in Scotland and the UK is expected.We welcome candidates with experience in leadership, development, and coordination of programmes, having experience in supporting, managing and advising colleagues and students in Higher Education. The School of Education and Social Sciences is a multi-disciplineSchool and the successful candidate will be engaged in cross/interdisciplinary working and programme design and development to support positive results in attainment, student experience and graduate destinations, particularly in relation to postgraduate professionaldevelopment. They will possess capabilities in team leadership and collaborative working, strategically engage with senior leadership and university objectives, and will be committed to high professional standards in all areas of responsibility.ABOUT USUWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universitiesworldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significantforce in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills thatset them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.With cutting-edge courses, contemporary pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.The School of Education & Social Sciences at UWS combines sector-leading education provision with strong expertise in social science teaching and research in the west of Scotland and beyond. You will join a supportive and committed team, playing a crucialrole in the School’s commitment to social justice and making a difference locally, nationally and internationally. Our students benefit from innovative, practice-focused and research-informed courses, and deep-rooted partnerships with leading organisationsacross the worldThe University of the West of Scotland is committed to supporting your personal development and providing an inclusive working environment. UWS has an Athena SWAN bronze award, is a disability confident employer and welcomes other under-represented groups,as such we particularly encourage applications to support our diversity agenda.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday.
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Free gym membership
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th July 2023Interview Date: Monday 31st July 2023The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.