Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

About LJMU

At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.

Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university’s next chapter.

About the School of Law and Justice Studies

The School of Law and Justice Studies is a large, dynamic school with a solid research and teaching profile including a varied range of undergraduate and postgraduate and professional programmes that sit within four disciplines – Criminology, Criminal Justice, Policing Studies and Law. Our research is both diverse and impactful, shaping law and society, addressing real-world legal and social challenges, influencing policy, shaping public debate and informing teaching at every level.

Our state-of-the-art facilities including mock courtrooms, crime scene investigation suites and interview and simulation rooms provide a dynamic and immersive learning environment for our students that mirrors real-world professional settings. 

The school also runs an award-winning Legal Advice Centre open to members of the public, staff and students where all students who wish to take part in pro bono work can do so for academic credit at all stage of their studies. Winners of the Law Works Student Pro Bono Awards 2025, we use our expertise and resources to address unmet legal need in our communities and ensure citizens have access to clear information about their rights.

What we’re looking for

Are you passionate about shaping the future of forensic psychology and inspiring the next generation of professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Forensic Psychology to join our growing team and contribute to the delivery of a range of programmes across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with research or applied experience who is dedicated to providing an exceptional student experience and can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment activities, ensuring students are engaged and challenged through lectures, tutorials, and seminars at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also supervise postgraduate students and play an active role in curriculum development, contributing to the planning, design, and enhancement of modules and programmes that reflect current trends and best practice in forensic psychology.

Alongside teaching, you will have the opportunity to establish an independent research portfolio aligned with the school’s priorities, engage in scholarly and professional activities, and participate in knowledge exchange initiatives. Your contribution will extend to supporting the academic life of the school through administrative responsibilities and collaborative projects.

To succeed in this role, you will hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the discipline, and ideally a PhD or be close to completion. You will bring experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional training, with the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development and take responsibility for the efficient delivery of modules and programmes. Evidence of engagement in quality research activity is essential, alongside a commitment to fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.  

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:

• A low contractual 35-hour week
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings.  Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.

If you’re inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

For informal enquiries, you may contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk. 

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups, and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.