De Montfort University Dubai is seeking a qualified and motivated Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminology to join our growing Psychology portfolio within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. This position will contribute to the delivery of modules related to criminology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supporting students in developing a critical understanding of justice systems, social behaviour, and criminological theories within a global context. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape criminology education in the UAE and contribute to an academic environment grounded in innovation, student engagement, and scholarly development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver and assess criminology modules at the undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects.
- Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and personal tutoring support to students.
- Contribute to the design, contextualization, review, and enhancement of criminology-related content to ensure alignment with UAE laws, policies, and cultural sensitivities.
- Participate in Programme meetings, recruitment events, open days, and quality assurance processes.
- Engage in scholarly activity, research, or professional practice aligned with criminology or related fields.
- Support collaboration across Programmes and contribute to the university’s outreach effort.
Desirable Areas of Expertise:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Victimology
- Youth Offending
- Clinical Psychology with Criminology
- Offender Rehabilitation
Candidate Requirements:
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Criminology, Clinical Psychology with Criminology, or a closely related discipline (required)
- All academic qualifications must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) or be eligible for attestation upon offer of employment (required)
- Candidates must also ensure their qualifications are eligible for UAE Ministry of Education equivalency.
Experience:
- 1–3 years of relevant teaching experience in higher education for Lecturer positions (required), and 3+ years of teaching, research, and academic leadership experience in higher education, within a UK or UK-aligned academic environment, for Senior Lecturer positions (required).
- Proven or emerging experience in teaching criminology at undergraduate or postgraduate level
- Familiarity with the UK higher education system and an understanding of the cultural context in the UAE (required)
- Experience with curriculum contextualization, development and student supervision (Desirable)
- Minimum of 2 Scopus-indexed research publications relevant to criminology or related fields (desirable)
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to lead modules with teaching members
- Ability to deliver student-focused, inclusive, and engaging teaching
- Knowledge of blended learning and experience using online learning platforms (required)
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve it within a defined timeframe) (Desirable)
- A positive, team-oriented approach with a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement
Why Join DMU Dubai?
De Montfort University Dubai, an extension of the prestigious DMU Leicester, is located in Dubai Internet City and offers high-quality British education in the heart of the UAE. Since launching in 2021, DMU Dubai has become a hub for global learning and student development. Our faculty supports an inclusive and internationally informed curriculum that prepares students for meaningful careers and lifelong impact.
As a Lecturer/senior lecturer in HLS, you will be part of a collaborative academic team contributing to a dynamic and growing discipline within a modern campus environment dedicated to research, practice, and innovation.
Please note: This is an enrolled position, which means we will be interviewing candidates while the post remains open. The final date for receiving applications is 27 November 2025
