Visiting Lecturer in Criminology

School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Casual

Location:

On Campus/Hybrid

Closing date: 11 September 2026

Interview date:
As and when receive applications

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Job title:

Visiting Lecturer (Criminology)

Reports to:

Deputy Dean of School

School:
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Main purpose of the job:
The role holder undertakes a full teaching role as part of the academic team delivering an undergraduate or post graduate programme. We are seeking an experienced sessional lecturer in Criminology and Digital Forensics to provide short-term cover during a period of staff absence for undergraduate teaching in the first four weeks of term in a Level 5 Internet Investigation module from the current undergraduate programme as well as a Level 6 legacy module in Cybercrime from an earlier version of the course.

The successful candidate will deliver scheduled teaching sessions, using existing module materials and the module Moodle site.

The modules concerned are:
Level 5: SOCN
241 Internet Investigation Level 6: CRMX
249 Cybercrime An outline of SOCN
241 can be seen under the Year 2 tab of the course web page,  The third- year module, CRMX
249, offers legacy content required for the teach-out of a previous iteration of the course and can be seen here (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Approximate duration of the assignment is w/c 28 September - w/e 23 October 2026, although some flexibility may be required. Teaching will comprise approximately 4-5 hours/week on campus per module, on different days.

• Deliver timetabled weekly blended lectures, including in-class practical exercises, using materials provided by the module lead
• Maintain continuity of the syllabus, including the module's ethics, safety and responsible investigation content
• Support students with queries relating to coursework and practical exercises (e.g. open-source investigation tools and OSINT techniques)
• Provide formative feedback on any work due during or shortly after the cover period
• Liaise with the module lead and programme team to ensure a smooth handover before and after the cover period
• Provide formative feedback to students and course leaders as required
• Contribute to administrative work as required within the Department
• Contribute to quality assurance and enhancement of all activities
• To undertake any other requirements commensurate with the seniority of the post/as required by the head of department

Education and Qualifications

• Essential
  • a PhD or professional doctorate (preferably) or Master's in an appropriate subject area (e.g. criminology, cybercrime, digital forensics, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience
• Desirable
  • Fellowship (or above) of the HEA, or evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Desirable
  • membership of relevant professional bodies or organisations

Knowledge and skills

• Essential
  • a broad understanding of relevant fields and knowledge of current developments, specifically knowledge of internet investigation, open-source intelligence (OSINT), or digital evidence topics
• Essential
  • a commitment to providing learning and teaching that is research- led or research-informed
• Essential
  • the ability to deliver high quality and supportive teaching and to foster skills and confidence in a diverse range of students at undergraduate levels
• Essential
  • commitment to providing high-quality academic and personal support to students
• Desirable
  • familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Computer Misuse Act 1990, UK GDPR)

Work experience

• Essential
  • experience of teaching at university level, or equivalent in a professional training context
• Desirable
  • experience teaching at university level within a criminology or cybercrime related programme
• Desirable
  • experience delivering GUI-based practical/lab sessions using free, browser-accessible investigation tools
• Desirable
  • professional experience in areas relevant to the assigned modules Communication skills Essential
  • excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Other requirements

• Essential
  • available for the full four-week cover period, with some flexibility if required.
• Essential
  • the ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Essential
  • a willingness to undertake continuing professional development and training as appropriate

• Payment will be made for work at the prevailing rate in place at the time of engagement
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