Lecturer in Criminology

**STANDARD TEACHING AND RESEARCH POSITION DESCRIPTION
**Position **Lecturer in Criminology***
**Position Number **5219A01 **Level/ Classification **ACLEB
**Reports to **Head of Law and Criminology***
**Division **Law***
**College **ABLSS

**Position Purpose**

A Lecturer Level B is expected to develop scholarly research outputs and professional activities relevant to
the discipline. This position contributes to the teaching effort of the Discipline through the preparation and
delivery of lectures, tutorials, other types of teaching activities, and supervision of honours and
postgraduate students and is expected to perform a range of administrative and service functions within
the College and across the University.***

**About Murdoch University**

Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference, through education and research
endeavor, and remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country, providing students with quality
education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment. We are a
university for all, irrespective of background and social standing with a focus on social equity, self-direction
and freedom of thought and belief.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people discover
how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative and enterprising university with more than 23,000
students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore and Dubai. We are committed to high quality education,
innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for development and
growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are sought after
by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big challenges through our outstanding
translational research and innovative practice.

**About the Work Area**
Law and Criminology offers the Bachelor of Criminology with 4 majors onshore and a major and degree
offshore. There is a developing postgraduate programme with a Masters in Criminology and a graduate
certificate and diploma in Criminology. There is a significant opportunity to be involved in the supervision
of honours and/or higher degree work. Criminology is an area with substantial growth at Murdoch
University.

Position Description
Lecturer Level B

**Reporting Relationships
**PVC College**
Head of Law and Criminology**
**Lecturer
Criminology**
**Key Responsibilities / Duties
1. Contribute to research, individually and as a member of a team, and produce quality publications.
3. Contribute to teaching, including preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical

classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio
sessions, and marking and assessments.

4. Develop and practice innovative teaching and learning methods.
5. Consult with, and provide advice to, undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR students.
6. Coordinate units and courses.
7. Supervise honours, Masters by Coursework, and HDR students.
8. Contribute to the College, the University, the profession and the discipline.
9. Participate in the University’s Academic Contribution Development Review (ACDR).
10. Undertake such other duties as determined by the Head of Discipline.

**Guiding Principles and Values / Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct**

The founding principles upon which Murdoch University was established continue unabated today. We
continue to be guided by the principles of:

- Equity and Social Justice
- Opportunity
- Sustainability
- Global Responsibility

These Murdoch principles come to life through our culture as evidenced by being an institution where the
following are clear:

- Integrity
- Respect and Diversity
- Purpose
- Excellence and Future-focus

Position Description
Lecturer Level B

All staff will comply with the University’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and demonstrate a
commitment to its Equity, Diversity and Safety principles and the general capabilities of personal
effectiveness, working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results.

All Staff are to complete a Contribution Development Review Annually. Details of the University policies
on Development Review can be accessed here. A commencing Development Review should be completed
within 3 months of commencement.

**Selection Criteria
1. A PhD in an area relevant to appointment.
2. Demonstrated experience in teaching in the discipline or profession, or two or more years of

postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking

responsibilities and work effectively as a team member.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage in high quality independent research, wit