Lecturer in Policing

About this role

This is a full-time permanent post working in the College of Health and Social Sciences. UWE currently work in partnership with Avon and Somerset Constabulary to develop an integrated PCDA (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship) programme, Diploma in Police Studies and DHEP (Degree Holder Entry Programme) which provides training and education for approximately 200 new police constables across 4 cohorts each year. We also run the Professional Policing Degree and a Level 6 Top-Up. You will be working predominantly on the PCDA programme.

There may also be an opportunity to supervise undergraduate project and placement students, and to undertake the pastoral and academic care of students through the academic and personal tutor (APT) role on both the Policing and Criminology programmes. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to recruitment and outreach activities, such as Open Days during the term.

About you

We are looking for well-rounded individual with practice and/or teaching/training experience to join our diverse team of practitioners and academics who are all passionate about their specialisms and dedicated to providing an outstanding student experience. The successful candidate will reflect these qualities, be collegiate, flexible and make a positive contribution to our team. There is an expectation that all academic staff have or work towards their post-grad higher education, which will be facilitated by the university.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Where you will be working

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus

You’ll spend most of your time on campus, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact:

Dr Anne Eason on 0117 328 4616 or anne.eason@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time, permanent post.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.

We may be able to endorse eligible candidates for a Global Talent Visa (Academic and Research route). You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.