Lecturer in Criminology – Sydney NSW

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Continuing full-time role
• Join a leading School with innovative and supportive leaders
• Based at the Newcastle City Campus

Bring your passion for delivering excellence in teaching and research in this newly created role.

Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.

We are looking for people to join our university – to bring their exceptional teaching to our region, and to take their research impact to the world with us.

As one of the top 200 universities in the world and number one university in the world for partnering for a sustainable future, we are proud educators grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.

Be part of something bigger

Newcastle Law School is Australia’s leading clinical law school.

Criminology has recently moved to the Newcastle Law School, which has some of the highest rates of graduate employment in the country, excellent teaching staff, and a world-class justice-focused research program. We run our own community legal centre and our students can receive extensive experience assisting real people to solve real world criminological and legal problems.

We offer an innovative criminological and legal education, incorporating experiential learning that is interdisciplinary and internationally focused. Through first class, research-led education, we integrate the study and practice of criminology and law.

The Role

• Work across all areas of academic activity: education, research, and engagement
• Be part of an innovative team, where you will utilise demonstrated skills in blended learning
• Build and foster skills in research in Criminology
• Develop high-quality student-centred undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and deliver high-impact research
• Make a positive contribution to a culture of innovation and experience for students to engage and work with industry on challenging research problems

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Newcastle City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you become part of our community?

• Have passion for teaching and a commitment to social justice, with proven experience in working autonomously, and prioritising to provide adaptive teaching methods, such as online teaching and the demonstration of online tutorials
• Be capable and eager to engage with external stakeholders and to work collegiately as a team
• Demonstrate a research track record of excellence in an area aligned with research strengths in Criminology and/or Law with the ability to secure external funding
• Possess a PhD or equivalent qualification in Criminology in addition to relevant undergraduate qualifications is essential

How will we support you?

The remuneration for this position is from $103,221 + 17% superannuation.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/benefits-at-a-glance

Let’s be part of something bigger together.

Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacancies/application-process/submitting-your-application for a guide on how to apply for a role. Please note that you will be asked to add all documents in a PDF format into the one upload box during the application form.

Your application must include (in a single document, PDF preferred):

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

For additional information on the position contact Associate Professor Xanthé Mallett on 02 4921 5488 or via email Xanthe.Mallett@newcastle.edu.au.

Please click here to access the Position Description.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Wednesday, 11 May 2022 at 11.59pm

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you