Lecturer in Policing

The School of Law and Justice Studies at LJMU delivers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate 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.

Winners of the Law School of the Year at the Educate North Awards 2026, 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. 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, our impact recognised as winners of the Law Works Student Pro Bono Awards 2025.

What we’re looking for

The Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies (LCAPS) is expanding its team and is seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable specialists to contribute to our growing policing portfolio.

We are looking for individuals with expertise in Criminal Investigation, Financial Crime, Cybercrime, or Intelligence who can bring real-world experience or academic excellence to our research-informed teaching programmes.

You will also have:

• Experience as a police officer, investigator, intelligence professional or policing researcher
• A postgraduate, or other equivalent qualification, or appropriate level of experience as appropriate to the discipline.
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional training.
• A passion for shaping the next generation of policing professionals.

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.

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.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.

£39,560 to £46,970 per annum