Assistant Lecturer in Criminology

Overview

Maynooth University, National University of Ireland Maynooth is offering an academic position as an Assistant Lecturer in Criminology within the School of Law and Criminology. This is a full-time, fixed-term, specified purpose contract intended to provide maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate criminology programmes, contribute to the department's teaching duties, supervise students, and build a strong research profile that aligns with the institution's research strategy.

Who can apply

Applicants are required to hold a master’s degree in Criminology or a cognate discipline to at least a 2.1 standard, which must be fully completed at the time of application. Candidates should possess a good broad knowledge of Criminology and Criminal Justice, particularly regarding core subjects delivered at the university, alongside a strong academic record in teaching and research. Essential qualifications include demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, programme development, academic innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and good administrative and communication skills. A PhD in Criminology or a cognate discipline, a record of international-quality scholarly publications, teaching capability in specific areas such as introduction to criminology, desistance, sentencing, or youth justice, and prior student supervision experience are considered desirable.

What you get

The position comes with an annual salary ranging from €37,422.97 to €63,882.17 per annum. The appointee will work on a specified purpose contract for maternity leave cover and will be expected to engage in quality scholarship, sustain research, and work alongside colleagues on national and international research initiatives.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-22.