Lecturer in Criminology

Lecturer in Criminology

Location:

Salisbury

Salary: £29,294 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Are you a passionate Criminology professional who enjoys exploring crime, justice, and society while inspiring learners to think critically about the world around them? Do you want to help students develop the knowledge and analytical skills that can shape meaningful careers in criminal justice, law, and social research?

Whether you’re an experienced Criminology lecturer or a subject specialist ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to influence lives through education.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your expertise to a supportive, learner-focused environment where your teaching has real impact.

What We Offer

Salary: £29,294 – £40,814 per year
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type:
Full Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You’ll Do

• Teach and assess learners across Criminology and related programmes (including Level 3 and/or Higher Education provision)

• Deliver engaging, contemporary lessons exploring crime, deviance, punishment, and the criminal justice system

• Support learners to develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills

• Create inclusive and stimulating learning environments that encourage discussion and debate

• Track learner progress and provide clear, constructive feedback to support achievement

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant qualification in Criminology or a closely related discipline (Level 6 or above preferred)

• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for criminological theory and real-world application

• Experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting learners in an educational setting

• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching

• A teaching qualification is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to gain it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance

• A stable and respected career in education

• The opportunity to inspire the next generation of criminal justice professionals

• A meaningful role where curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking grow every day

Help learners understand crime, justice, and society — and their place within it.

Inspire minds. Shape futures. Teach Criminology.

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 26th January 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 26th January 2026

Shortlist date: 27th January 2026

Interview date: TBC