Job Description and Person
Specification
Last updated:
26 February 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Lectureship in Criminology
Academic Unit/Service:
Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Faculty:
Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences
Career Pathway:
Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)
*ERE category:
Balanced pathway
Posts responsible to:
Head of Department, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology
Posts responsible for:
N/A
Post base:
Office-based
Level:
5
Job purpose
To enhance the research profile of the Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology at the University
of Southampton through the conduct of outstanding research, applications for research funding from
diverse sources and the supervision of research staff and students.
To contribute to the continued development and delivery of high quality teaching.
To contribute to the efficient administration of the Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
1.
40%
Research
Support the research activities of the Academic Unit of Social Sciences by
developing and sustaining an area of personal research and expertise,
undertaking independent research leading to high quality publications in top
journals and books, and providing guidance to staff and students in your
specialist area.
2.
Education
Support the teaching objectives of the Academic Unit by developing and
delivering a range of teaching and assessment activities including lectures,
seminars, setting/marking coursework, and supervision of MPhil/PhD students
according to your area of subject specialism.
40%
3.
Administration
20%
Contribute to the efficient management and administration of the Department of
Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology, by performing personal administrative duties
as allocated by the Head. Such roles may include personal tutoring as well as other
responsibilities.
Internal and external relationships

Colleagues: (to work closely with academic and administrative staff in the Department of Sociology,
Social Policy & Criminology, and the Academic Unit of Social Sciences in order to ensure the smooth
and efficient delivery of teaching and to promote research. You will be a member of the Faculty
Board, Programme Board, Examination Board and other committees relevant to your duties).

Students: (to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of teaching and promote effective learning).

Academic staff at other institutions: (to facilitate the development of research links).

External funding bodies: (to enhance the prospects of obtaining research funding).

Engage with stakeholders outside Higher Education to ensure research impact.
Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Division, within the context of the
teaching programmes agreed by the Faculty Education Committee.
Special Requirements
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
To apply for research funding from a range of sources, as appropriate.
To be an active participant in the Institute for Criminal Justice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
PhD in Criminology or a related
Social Science discipline
Track record of excellence in
teaching postgraduate courses in
Criminology at University level.
Expertise in criminology/psychology
and/or criminological/forensic
psychology; policing, criminal
justice, crime and gender, crime and
social policy and
international/comparative research;
or any other area of specialism in
Criminology.
Track record of excellence in
teaching undergraduate courses in
Criminology at University level.
Ability to develop and sustain a highquality research programme,
commensurate with the development
of a national research reputation in
Criminology
Ability to make a full contribution to
the Departments’ submission to the
Research Excellence Framework and
the further development of our
collective research strategy
Ability to carry out administrative
duties in the Department of
Sociology, Social Policy &
Criminology as required
Ability to contribute to the delivery
of other programmes in the
Department of Sociology, Social
Policy & Criminology
Track record of successful research
funding.
How to be
assessed
Planning and
organising
Proven ability to plan and develop a
range of high quality research and
teaching activities , ensuring plans
complement broader research and
education strategy
Proven ability in the design of
course units, curriculum
development and new teaching
approaches in the Academic Unit
Able to develop excellent research
proposals and attract research
funding
Proven ability to plan, manage,
organise and assess own teaching
contributions
Problem solving
and initiative
Ability to act independently and on
own initiative
Management
and teamwork
Ability to contribute to the work of
the Department of Sociology, Social
Policy & Criminology as a member of
the team
Ability to manage an area of
administrative responsibility and
undertake coordinating role in
Academic Unit/University as required
Communicating
and influencing
Communicate new and complex
Presentation of research to public
information effectively, both verbally stakeholders
and in writing, engaging the interest
and enthusiasm of the target
audience
Track record of presenting research
results at group meetings and
conferences
Able to contribute to pastoral care,
where appropriate
Able to foster and maintain
relationships, resolving
tensions/difficulties as they arise
Other skills and
behaviours
Positive attitude to students and
colleagues
Understanding of relevant Health &
Safety issues
Special
requirements
To attend national and international
conferences for the purposes of
disseminating research results
Active contribution to the Institute
for Criminal Justice
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
☒ Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☐ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use
of VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)