Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Criminology at University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

163693.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Productivity, Teaching Effectiveness, Student Evaluations, Open Inquiry, Viewpoint Diversity, Constructive Disagreement

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment Based at our Liverpool Campus Level A: $94,694 - $110,941 + 17% Superannuation OR Level B: $119,491 - $137,996 + 17% Superannuation OR Level C: $145,142 - $163,693 + 17% Superannuation Position will be offered at level commensurate with experience The School of Social Sciences at the University of Wollongong invites applications for a continuing academic position in Criminology to support the launch and delivery of our new Bachelor of Criminology program at the Liverpool campus in Sydney. The position is expected to start in February 2026, with flexibility to negotiate a later start date for the right candidate. We welcome applications from candidates at Level A, B, or C. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing discipline group and contribute to the development of a dynamic, student-focused program. The successful candidate will play a key role in research, teaching, and service, and will serve as the primary academic contact for students in Criminology at Liverpool. We are looking for candidates who: Hold a PhD in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice (or closely related field) or are near completion (with expected conferral within 12 months of appointment). Have a strong track record of research productivity, including publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrate teaching effectiveness, supported by student evaluations or other evidence of impact. Show a commitment to fostering open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in the classroom and broader academic environment. How to Apply Selection criteria and position descriptions are available for each academic level. Applicants are requested to submit a CV, cover letter (max 3 pages), and recent teaching evaluations. The cover letter should address the selection criteria for the level you are applying for. For further information about this position, please contact Head of Discipline, Criminology, Justice and Social Policy, Professor Walter Forrest on + 61 2 4239 3820 or wforrest@uow.edu.au. Associate Lecturer Position Description Lecturer Position Description Senior Lecturer Position Description Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 11:59 PM The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in research, teaching, and service. They will serve as the primary academic contact for students in Criminology at Liverpool.