University of Wollongong
Liverpool, NSW
A$94,694-$163,693 p/a + 17% Superannuation
On-site
Posted 1 day ago
School of Social Sciences
Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
Based at our Liverpool Campus
Level A: $94,694 - $110,941 + 17% Superannuation OR
Level B: $119,491 - $137,996 + 17% Superannuation OR
Level C: $145,142 - $163,693 + 17% Superannuation
Position will be offered at level commensurate with experience
The School of Social Sciences at the University of Wollongong invites applications for a continuing academic position in Criminology to support the launch and delivery of our new Bachelor of Criminology program at the Liverpool campus in Sydney. The position is expected to start in February 2026, with flexibility to negotiate a later start date for the right candidate.
We welcome applications from candidates at Level A, B, or C. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing discipline group and contribute to the development of a dynamic, student-focused program. The successful candidate will play a key role in research, teaching, and service, and will serve as the primary academic contact for students in Criminology at Liverpool.
Qualifications
* Hold a PhD in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice (or closely related field) or are near completion (with expected conferral within 12 months of appointment).
* Have a strong track record of research productivity, including publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
* Demonstrate teaching effectiveness, supported by student evaluations or other evidence of impact.
* Show a commitment to fostering open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in the classroom and broader academic environment.
How to Apply
Due to a scheduled system maintenance period, applications for this position must be submitted via email.
Selection criteria and position descriptions are available for each academic level. Applicants are requested to submit a CV, cover letter (max 3 pages), and recent teaching evaluations. The cover letter should address the selection criteria for the level you are applying for.
Completed applications should be sent to job-applications@uow.edu.au. Please ensure that the subject line of your email includes the reference: 5877 Associate Lecturer, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer: Criminology.
If you have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Brielle Mortimer, Talent Acquisition Advisor on +61 2 4221 4970 or email bmortimer@uow.edu.au.
For further information about this position, please contact Head of Discipline, Criminology, Justice and Social Policy, Professor Walter Forrest on +61 2 4239 3820 or wforrest@uow.edu.au.
Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 11:59 PM
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
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