Lectureship in Criminal Law

University of Reading

Placed On: 1st April 2026
Closes: 7th May 2026
Job Ref: SRS52812

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Contractual hours: 35

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 7th May 2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Lecturer in Criminal Law to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. Successful candidates will conduct research which enhances the research reputation of the School (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised). The successful applicant will also take an appropriate role in the ambitious teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law, as well as the wider aspects of the student experience.

You will have:

• A relevant degree;
• A PhD (completed or very near to completion);
• A record of research outputs appropriate to stage of career;
• Specialist research subject knowledge in Criminal Law;
• Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring;
• An ability to teach UG & PG students in Criminal Law;
• An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research;
• Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• The ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation;
• Effective administration skills;
• Ability to lead curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives.
• Experience of teaching law (or an equivalent discipline) at University level;
• Experience of academic administration or wider contributions to academic life;
• Experience of pastoral role
• A well developed 5 year research plan;
• Enthusiastic, reliable, resourceful, flexible disposition;
• A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interview date - 27 May 2026 (provisionally)

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Professor Mark Poustie
Contact Job Title: Head of School of Law
Contact Email address: m.r.poustie@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Professor Sharon Sinclair Graham
Alternative Contact Job Title: Professor of Law
Alternative Contact Email address: sharon.sinclair-graham@reading.ac.uk