Lecturer in Criminology & Counselling

Pianetagenoa1893; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK seeks a Lecturer in Criminology / Counselling to deliver lectures, supervise dissertations, and support student success. Applicants should have a relevant Masters degree, teaching experience, and a passion for education. This full-time permanent role offers flexible working hours, generous leave, and a range of professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Relocation allowance

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and learning at undergraduate, postgraduate or equivalent level.
• Relevant work experience in criminology or counselling.
• Experience supervising student dissertations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lectures in criminology and counselling.
• Supervise student dissertations.
• Contribute to student engagement and success.

Skills

Teaching at undergraduate level

Supervising dissertations

Work experience in relevant field

Education

Relevant Masters degree

PG Certificate in HE

Job description

Lecturer in Criminology / Counselling discipline

Fairfield School of Business (FSB), an OFS registered private higher education provider founded in 2006 with campuses in London, Birmingham, Leicester, Sheffield and Luton. We provide industry‑relevant qualifications in business, digital marketing, criminology, counselling and healthcare management in partnership with three leading UK universities. Also, we provide Masters and MBA degrees.

Our focus is to offer an open and inclusive learning and teaching environment for both students and staff. We are committed to providing access to higher education to those who may not have formal qualifications, financial means or can commit to the schedule of a mainstream university.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Criminology / Counselling discipline to support existing and new programs. The role requires planning and delivering lectures, supervising students' dissertations, and contributing to student engagement and success.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working hours
• Working from‑home opportunities
• Generous annual leave (33 days including bank holiday, increasing to 38 days after three years of continuous service)
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to all public holidays
• Special leave and compassionate leave for important occasions

Financial Benefits

• A progressive pay structure with competitive salaries
• Vitality Scheme (employee discounts)
• Tax‑efficient pension scheme by Aviva
• Relocation allowance
• Gift vouchers
• Hardship assistance in exceptional circumstances

Health & Wellbeing

Vitality At Work Includes

• Annual health checks
• Mental health support
• Various rewards and discounts for healthy living, such as Gym membership

Personal and Professional Development

• A range of job‑specific training programmes to support your career path
• Graduate Trainee Lecturer scheme
• Subsidised Advance HE membership
• Team building and celebratory events

Job Requirements

Essential

• Experience teaching and learning at undergraduate, postgraduate or equivalent level
• Work experience within the relevant field
• Experience supervising dissertations
• Relevant Masters degree
• PG Certificate in HE or other Level 7 teaching qualification
• Fellow member (FHEA) of Advance HE

Desirable

• PhD in a relevant field
• Relevant academic research experience

Equal Opportunities

FSB IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND REPRESENTING THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Education