Introduction:

Birmingham Newman University is inviting applications for the role of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Policing. This position is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to our undergraduate Professional Policing programme. Located within the School of Business and Law, you’ll join a dynamic team in a growing School offering programmes including Criminology and Law. Your role will be crucial in teaching, research, and public engagement within the realm of Policing.

Role Overview:

As a key contributor, you will:

• Utilise your UK operational policing experience to teach across the curriculum, including mandatory modules, with a focus on specialised areas of policing practice.
• Design and implement innovative teaching strategies, leveraging experiential learning facilities such as a bespoke custody suite, crime room, court room, and emergency simulation suite to enrich student learning.
• Guide student projects, provide comprehensive support and feedback, and foster employability skills and professional growth.
• Collaborate with university colleagues to enhance the programme and forge external partnerships, elevating the Policing discipline’s reputation through expertise and knowledge development.
• Engage in curriculum development, potentially leading the Policing programme, and initiating new study programmes, specifically including the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in the development of curriculum and teaching materials for undergraduate the Professional Policing programme and apprenticeship.
• Drive initiatives in employability, outreach, knowledge exchange, and student recruitment within the Policing subject area.
• Enhance the student experience through dynamic teaching methods and real-world learning environments.

Qualifications:

For Lecturer:

• A first degree in a relevant field.
• Significant UK operational policing experience.
• A teaching qualification or substantial experience in professional education and/or training.

For Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field, advanced professional qualifications, or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
• Experience or capacity to act as a programme leader and spearhead development in knowledge exchange and outreach activities.

Why Newman University?

Joining Newman University means becoming part of a community that values innovative teaching and impactful research. Our Policing programme is designed to prepare students for real-world challenges, supported by experiential learning environments. We offer a supportive atmosphere for professional development, encouraging our faculty to lead and innovate in their disciplines.

Apply Now:

If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, bringing your expertise in Policing to Birmingham Newman University, we want to hear from you.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Richard Farina r.farina@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.  Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 23^rd April 2024

Interviews will take place on: 31^st May 2024

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer