The role of the Tutorial Fellow is to provide instructional and academic support in teaching, research, and student supervision within the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. This position is intended to strengthen teaching capacity and ensure the quality delivery of criminology and criminal justice programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials, practical sessions, and discussions in criminology and criminal justice under the supervision of senior academic staff.
- Assist in preparing and delivering course materials, teaching aids, and continuous assessment tasks.
- Support lecturers in the marking, moderation, and grading of examinations and assignments.
- Supervise undergraduate student projects and term papers within the criminology and justice discipline.
- Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and career advice to students in criminology and related fields.
- Participate in departmental seminars, curriculum review, and research activities.
- Contribute to the organisation of field trips, academic excursions, and departmental outreach programmes.
- Engage in research and publish in scholarly refereed journals relevant to criminology and criminal justice.
- Participate in initiating strategic training, research partnerships, linkages and fundraising for the University.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department or the Dean of Faculty.
Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a Master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field from a recognised/accredited university.
- Be registered for or show evidence of active progress toward a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related area.
- Demonstrate competence in at least two key areas within the discipline (such as, criminal law, policing, corrections, victimology, or security studies).
- Have teaching or tutorial experience at a university.
- Show evidence of engagement in research, academic writing, or professional practice in the field of criminology and justice.
Other Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide students effectively.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, and continuous academic development.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.
