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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences
Job Description
Job Title: Lecturer in Criminology
Department: School of Social Sciences
Division: Criminology and Sociology
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 022015-
Salary: £31,269- £36,852 per annum
Location: City North Campus/City Centre Curzon Building
Reporting to: Head of School
1. Purpose of Post:
We wish to appoint a candidate to contribute to teaching in the Division of Criminology and Sociology. The people appointed will make a significant contribution to teaching in that Division with particular responsibility for modules related to Security Studies and Criminology. You will, in addition, be expected to have an active research profile.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To contribute to teaching in the following areas: i. Security Studies, including Terrorism and Extremism in the United Kingdom and War and Conflict in the United Kingdom. ii. Criminology
Assist in the design, delivery and co-ordination of relevant modules as appropriate, i. To set and mark coursework/exams in this context. To demonstrate a commitment to the student experience by working with the Programme Director in advising students on their progress and providing pastoral care. To pursue research activities and develop a research profile. To develop collaborative partnerships across the Division of Criminology and Sociology and with the Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences. Candidates will be encouraged to attract and supervise doctoral students in their area of research expertise.
3. Supervisory Responsibility:
N/A
4. Supervision Received:
Day-to-day operational supervision will be through the Head of the Criminology and Sociology Division. Ultimate line management responsibility will be to the Head of the School of Social Sciences.
5. Contacts:
You will be a member of the relevant Course Teams.
B. REQUIREMENTS OF POSTHOLDER:
6. Work Experience/Formal Qualifications:
A first and higher degree; if you do not already possess a doctoral qualification, it would be an advantage if you are working towards or have completed a doctorate, pending examination. Some experience of teaching in higher education is desirable, especially in conjunction with responsibilities for coordinating delivery of modules. A higher education teaching qualification is a requirement, or a willingness to work towards such a qualification.
7. Skills/Abilities:
Organisational, administrative and team-working skills The ability to encourage commitment to learn in others and to communicate complex information clearly A proven record of good practice in learning and teaching in higher education Analytical, interpersonal and ICT skills An ability to articulate and pursue research, scholarship and/or knowledge transfer agendas in your specialist academic fields Associated academic networking skills Publishing record with potential for REF inclusion
Personality/Disposition:
Evidence of working effectively within a team Flexibility and adaptability Self-motivating and an ability to motivate students
8. Other Requirements (including special items)
An ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary Social Sciences context.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Lecturer in Criminology
Post Ref:
022015-
Faculty/Department:
Business, Law and Social Sciences
Salary:
£31,269- £36,852 per annum
School/Section:
School of Social Sciences: Division of Criminology and Sociology
Reports to:
Head of Criminology and Sociology Division and Head of School of Social Sciences
Essential Desirable How Identified
1. Physical N/A 2. Qualifications First and higher degrees
A higher education professional teaching qualification or willingness to work towards such a qualification
Working towards or possessing a completed doctoral qualification in an area relevant to Security Studies
A completed doctoral qualification
Application
3. Experience Some experience of teaching in higher education in relevant areas.
Experience as a module coordinator and in delivering those modules
Experience of delivering modules in Security Studies and Criminology.
Application, presentation and interview
Application, presentation and interview
Experience of academic administration (admissions tutor/year tutor etc.)
Application and interview
4. Special Knowledge
Specialist academic interests in Security Studies and Criminology.
Application and interview
5. Circumstances Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in working methods
Interview
6. Personal Skills Team-working skills
Ability to encourage commitment to learn in others;
Networking skills
Presentation and interview
7. Practical and Intellectual Skills
ICT, analytical and interpersonal communication and organisational skills
Experience of using a VLE (Moodle, Blackboard etc.)
Publishing record with potential for REF inclusion
Application, presentation and interview
