Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months)
Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed term post of Lecturer in Criminology (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Law and Criminology.
The Department of Law and Criminology is part of the School of Law and Social Sciences. It is a forward thinking, inter-disciplinary and research active department, which offers undergraduate programmes in Criminology & Psychology, Criminology & Sociology, Social Sciences and LLB; together with Masters programmes in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, and Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. The Department is also home to an energetic research community and prides itself on its commitment to social justice which is underlined in its teaching, research, and external activities.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team. In this post, we are seeking applicants to contribute to our teaching delivery on our BSc Criminology & Psychology; and Criminology & Sociology. The position will involve teaching undergraduate core and option modules on these courses and we are interested in candidates with teaching expertise in Quantitative Research Methods, Criminology, and Crime and the Law. We expect applicants to possess a broad range of skills needed to teach effectively as well as academic leadership and an effective contribution to course or department administration or projects improving the student experience.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and Development opportunities
* Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
* Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
* Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact our:
Head of Department, Professor Ravinder Barn (R.Barn@rhul.ac.uk)
For queries on the application process, the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0725-159
Interview Date:15 August 2025
Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Read here about structures and initiatives around equality and diversity, including information on staff diversity networks.
£49,325 to £58,345 per annum (including London Allowance)
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