Lecturer in Criminology (Higher Education)
Fixed Term Until January 2027
Salary £32,407 Per Annum
37 Hour Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Are you passionate about crime, criminal justice, and human behaviour? Do you want to bring your expertise to life in a dynamic and supportive Higher Education environment?
University Centre Bishop Burton is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Criminology to join our growing Higher Education team.
As a Lecturer in Criminology, you will play a key role in delivering an engaging and applied curriculum that prepares students for the graduate employment market.
You will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the criminology curriculum
- Inspire students through interactive and practical learning experiences
- Monitor and support student progress, attendance and achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, and quality assurance processes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the student experience
This is a varied and rewarding role where your teaching will directly shape learners’ futures.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified to degree level in Criminology or a related discipline
- An experienced or aspiring educator (teaching qualification desirable or willingness to achieve)
- Passionate about student success and inclusive learning
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Digitally confident and able to use technology to enhance learning
- Resilient, adaptable, and committed to high professional standards
Experience in teaching, training, or industry-related roles will be highly valued.
At Bishop Burton, you will be part of a forward-thinking and supportive academic community where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.
We offer:
- Modern teaching facilities and specialist learning environments
- Opportunities to contribute to a developing and innovative Higher Education provision
- Strong industry links and real-world learning opportunities
- A collaborative culture with excellent support for professional development
Our Criminology with Psychology provision provides students with an engaging, applied experience, and you will be central to continuing its success and growth.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Click here for the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are viewing this vacancy from an external job board, please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.
Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 21st June
Interview date: Friday 26th June
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
