Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Ulster University - Applied Social and Policy Sciences

Location:BelfastSalary:£41,086 to £58,260Hours:Full TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:13th March 2026Closes:29th March 2026Job Ref:041426

Job Title: Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

School: Applied Social and Policy Sciences

Campus: Belfast

Salary: £41,086 - £58,260 per annum

Closing Date: 29 March 2026

Reference Number: 041426

(Permanent / Full-time)

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences is a leading hub for criminology and criminal justice research and teaching. Criminology has a distinguished reputation for high-quality research, meaningful research impact, and taught programmes marked by dedicated student support and action-based learning. The postholder will contribute to the teaching of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate provision within the academic area where the post resides. The successful candidate will have a commitment to the University’s values of integrity, collaboration, inclusion and enhancing potential.

- ABOUT YOU -

- Hold an honours degree or higher degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sociology or a closely related subject.

- Hold a PhD in Criminology, Sociology or a closely related subject.

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The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.