University of Surrey
Lecturer in Criminology (Research and Teaching)
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The Role
The post will be based in the Department of Sociology, a lively and collegiate department with a strong emphasis on both teaching and research. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong research background (i.e. publishing, applying for/achieving funding), as well as document evidence of teaching in areas of criminology, including specialisms within digital crime. The post will also involve supervising dissertations, supervising placement students, and contributing to the pastoral care of students. In addition, you will be expected to assume an administrative role within the department. Further details of the role can be found in the accompanying application details.
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About You
We are looking for candidates with a relevant doctoral degree awarded, with a strong research and teaching background. Evidence of publishing high-quality publications and delivering teaching (ideally with relevance to criminology, specifically digital crime) are key criteria for candidates to demonstrate.
You must be able and willing to teach modules across the Department (in both Criminology and Sociology) and undertake key student support and relevant pastoral duties as well as other administrative duties.
Please note that these roles will be offered at either Lecturer A or Lecturer B depending on your experience (see job profile below for further details). The salary range for a Lecturer A (Research and Teaching) starts at £42,254 and Lecturer B starts at £47,389.
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What We Can Offer
In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
How To Apply
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the post via the job portal.
For informal inquiries please contact the Head of Sociology, Professor Daniel McCarthy (d.mccarthy@surrey.ac.uk)
Interviews will be held 14th September.
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