De Montfort University

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - TE PUNA PĀPORI SOCIOLOGY, GENDER STUDIES AND CRIMINOLOGY - TE TAURA TAKATA A unique opportunity to help shape the future of Criminology education in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Based in the beautiful and culturally rich city of Dunedin, with a vibrant student and academic community. Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to become an even more successful, globally influential university, committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we advance outstanding research and research-informed teaching to enable transformative learning and student experiences. Our Vision - Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Ōtākou, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world. The Sociology, Gender Studies, and Criminology programme is a vibrant, multidisciplinary unit, forming the largest academic group in the School of Social Sciences, Division of Humanities at the University of Otago. Our Criminology programme has a critical criminology focus that we are looking to expand. To build on our success, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to join our team in mid 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position. For further information about Criminology at Otago, please see the Information for Candidates and our website below. The role - Te mahi We welcome applications from candidates with a demonstrated focus in criminology and/or criminal justice. The successful candidate will teach within the Criminology curriculum and contribute to the wider programme. On commencement, the candidate will be expected to contribute to introductory and core criminological theory papers. In time, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate courses aligned with their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active programme of research and publication. To support the strong postgraduate research culture within the Programme, they will supervise postgraduate dissertations and theses. In addition, the candidate will contribute service to the Programme, School, University, and wider communities. Your skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong disciplinary grounding in Criminology, with the capacity for high-quality teaching, research, and service. They will have: A doctoral degree in Criminology or a related discipline. Demonstrated strong record of research publications in criminology. Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching. Ability to contribute to the development and growth of the Criminology major. Demonstrated experience with postgraduate supervision and/or mentorship. Willingness to support the other disciplines in the programme, Sociology and Gender Studies, through occasional teaching and supervision. Demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution. Commitment to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of Māori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. Further details - Pūroko This is a full-time (1 FTE) permanent position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum. Equal Employment Opportunities - The Division is strongly committed to diversity in staffing and encourages applications from women and other under-represented groups. Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott, Head of Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology, using the contact information below. Application - Tono Candidates are required to provide: A CV, including employment history. A letter of application that highlights how your skills and experience address the role requirements. Please include evidence of your teaching quality in your letter. Three to four referee contact details, including telephone number and email address. To submit your application, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600145 will close on Sunday, 1 March 2026 (New Zealand Standard Time). APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/job Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

About Us Founded in 1829, King’s College London is the 31st best university in the world and the 5th best in the UK. With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s is home to more than 42,000 students from over 190 countries.  With an ambitious vision for the future, effective and inspiring communications are crucial. As Senior PR and Communications Manager (Arts & Social Sciences), you will play a pivotal role in telling stories about King’s across arts, humanities and social sciences research. Working within our award-winning Communications team, you will lead proactive media relations and deliver compelling stories that strengthen King’s brand and reputation in national and international media. You will work closely with faculties, academics and senior leaders to uncover and tell stories that showcase King’s research and education excellence. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to faculty communications colleagues, creating and placing compelling and engaging content aligned to the university’s strategic priorities in national and international news outlets, on the website and across King’s digital channels. You will run communications campaigns that resonate with staff, students and external audiences. You will also assist the university’s issues communications response offering strategic advice on messaging and lines to take.  About the Role You’ll be a curious, driven communicator with a proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage and leading successful communications campaigns. You will have excellent relationship building skills, with strong contacts across national and international media and key influencers. You will also have a strong understanding of how to use digital and social media platforms to amplify stories and reach diverse audiences. To be successful in this role, you will have experience managing communications professionals, shaping content for multiple channels and translating complex ideas into accessible, eye-catching narratives. You will be highly organised and adaptable and thrive in fast-moving environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will be a creative self-starter, with a collaborative attitude who can bring people together to deliver impactful results. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite term contract. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Excellent track record of generating and executing successful, proactive PR campaigns that deliver measurable, positive reputation outcomes for an organisation. Strong understanding of how to leverage social media and other digital platforms to amplify PR efforts and enhance global brand reach. Ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging narratives that inspire and excite diverse audiences. Experience managing communications issues and external reputation challenges, with the ability to provide strategic advice and protect institutional reputation under pressure. Experience using evaluation tools to measure impact, including the use of insights, analytics and emerging trends to inform content and improve performance. Excellent news sense and the ability to craft, brief and pitch compelling stories to journalists and influencers. Experience managing and developing communications professionals, fostering a proactive, creative and collaborative team culture. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach to working across teams, senior stakeholders and external partners. Desirable criteria Knowledge and/or experience of working in the higher education sector. A professional qualification in journalism, communications or PR. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.  We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on 4th and 5th February.    Grade and Salary: Grade 7 £53,947 - £63,350 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance     Job ID: 135885 Close Date: 01-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Rebecca Lewis     Contact Details: Rebecca.s.lewis@kcl.ac.uk

Department: Applied Social Studies Vacancy ID: 039543 Closing Date: 15-Feb-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Social Work. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. The successful candidate will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard. Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €64,753–€102,539 p.a.(7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,099 – €71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 15th February 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University