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University Teacher in Criminology and Social Policy
Maternity Cover - Part-time (0.6FTE) and Fixed-term from 1st October 2018 until 30th September 2019 or the earlier return of the post-holder
Department of Social Sciences
This is an opportunity to join Social Sciences at Loughborough University, part of the School of Social Sciences. Loughborough Social Science is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in research, teaching and enterprise which span media and communication, sociology, criminology and social policy. The School has an investment strategy to develop cross-disciplinary studies based around its core strengths and is in a strong financial and student recruitment position.
Applications are invited from outstanding candidates with research and teaching interests across criminology and social policy, but candidates with an interest in: crime prevention, policing, social justice and social welfare are particularly encouraged. The candidate must have experience of teaching and will be expected to help lead teaching and contribute to other areas of the curriculum as required, including the delivery and development of BSc and MA programmes. The lectureship will commence as soon as possible following interview.
Candidates are expected to have: a completed PhD in a social science discipline or equivalent experience, an active research profile, and the clear potential to contribute to the University Strategy of Building Excellence across research, teaching and enterprise in a high-performing HE environment. Previous applicants need not apply.
Informal enquiries should be made by email to Professor James Stanyer HoD, J.Stanyer@lboro.ac.uk , or Professor Stephen Case S.case@lboro.ac.uk, Department of Social Sciences.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 16 August 2018
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11 September 2018
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