Lecturer in Criminology
* Posting date: 17 October 2025
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 14 November 2025
* Location: Sheffield, S10 2TN
* Company: University of Sheffield
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: 1714-43724928
Summary
University of Sheffield. We have an exciting opportunity for excellent researchers and inspiring teachers to join us in the School of Law at the University of Sheffield. We are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Criminology from 1 February 2026. If appointed, you will be an integral member of our team, contributing to our research community and research‑led teaching. We seek applicants with interests in all areas of criminology and/or criminal justice, who share our commitment to collegiality and inclusivity.
The School of Law enjoys an international reputation for excellence in research, for the expertise of its staff, and the achievements of its graduates. We have a diverse team which aspires to address global challenges and our vision is to advance the interdisciplinary understanding of law, socio‑legal studies, and criminology. We enjoy a global network of research and teaching links and encourage all undergraduate students to spend a year abroad with one of our partners. The School's civic engagement activities and pro bono work connect it with the city of Sheffield, and with partners in the commercial, public and third sectors, nationally and internationally.
More information on the School can be found at https://sheffield.ac.uk/law/about/work-us.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We build teams of people from diverse heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.
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