Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Security Studies (042020-159)
ShareInstitution: Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
With around 24,000 students, Birmingham City University is one of the UK's largest universities, providing teaching to students around the globe and producing research with international and national impact. Situated in Birmingham, the UK’s second city, we also have a long history of local interaction with the city and the wider West Midlands region. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and dynamic working environment, where we work hard to develop our staff.
The Department of Criminology and Sociology is situated within the School of Social Sciences and is home to a diverse and multi-disciplinary team and has a track record of success in research, knowledge exchange, teaching and public engagement.
The advertised position is an exciting opportunity to join an established and innovative team who are delivering a BA (Hons) in Criminology and Security Studies and an MA in Security Studies. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with expertise in intelligence studies, international institutions, or with a focus on security in the Global South. The successful candidate will be teaching, assessing and supporting students on Criminology and Security Studies modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Candidates should be in possession of a PhD in a relevant subject, have experience of teaching within Higher Education, be actively involved in research (with a proven track record of publications), knowledge transfer and/or professional practice, and be able to contribute to one of our Research Centres within the School of Social Sciences.
To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and upload a copy of your most recent CV along with a covering letter. Candidates are advised to remove personal information to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.
Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Dr Sarah Pemberton (Acting Head of Department) via email at sarah.pemberton@bcu.ac.uk
Closing Date: 31 May 2020
Category: Academic
