Job Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn\'t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies offers a diverse range of programmes to our 7,000 plus students; from Architecture to Film, Criminal Justice to Sociology and Policing.

The School of Justice Studies are engaged in work that encompasses three disciplines: Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policing Studies. Our aspirations as a School are to create just outcomes for individuals and our broader commitment to the creation of a just society. The school further aspires for structural change and a practical commitment to enlightening justice professionals, whichever state/private agencies they are employed in. It also reflects a strong personal commitment to justice among staff and in its application to our work lives.

Staff within the school are research active working in a theoretical, applied and interdisciplinary way, publishing articles, research reports and books.

We are now seeking to appoint a Programme Leader in Policing Studies with a proven track record in professional practice, teaching or research excellence to contribute to our expanding Policing portfolio. We are seeking to appoint an individual with proven leadership qualities and a commitment to delivering an excellent student experience and to enhancing the employability of our graduates.

You should have a PhD qualification in Policing/Criminology or significant operational experience and preferably managerial experience in law enforcement. You should be confident that you are an expert in your field of policing studies but also willing to contribute more broadly to the discipline.

You should have a strong research or professional profile in Policing that is commensurate with your stage of career and a commitment to developing both your own research and the activities of Policing Studies more generally.

An ability to lead/teach/research aspects of the Police Education Qualification Curriculum as well as contributing to the wider policing portfolio would be welcome.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join LJMU in our bicentenary year and with the launch of our new strategic plan.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of Policing, Dr Carol Cox:

\xc2\xa356,048 to \xc2\xa363,059 per annum

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