Lecturer in Public Services & Security Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Lecturer in Public Services and Security

Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences
Grade: 7/8 (£40,519 – £57,455 per annum)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Belfast Campus
Reports to: Head of School
Job ID: 035346
Closing Date: 28 April 2025 at 23:30

About the Role

Ulster University is seeking a Lecturer in Public Services and Security to join our dynamic School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences at the Belfast campus. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving, work-based learning team within a highly successful school recognised for its strong teaching culture, international engagement, and an outstanding research profile as evidenced by recent REF outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and delivery of high-quality teaching and research in the field of public services and security, and support our growing comparative and applied research agenda.

About the School

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences offers an engaging and innovative environment that supports collaboration, impact-focused research, and teaching excellence. The School has a strong commitment to applied social sciences with a clear emphasis on work-based learning, policy engagement, and public service relevance.

Additional Information

Right to Work:
We welcome applications from international candidates. This role is eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, subject to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements. Further information is available via the UK Government website.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
Ulster University is proud to hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality in higher education. We offer a range of family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Learn more about our approach to equality and diversity: Ulster University Equality & Diversity

Waiting List:
A 12-month waiting list may be created for similar future roles within the department or faculty. The University reserves the right to extend this list across the institution as required.

Contact Information

For specific queries regarding this post, please refer to the contact listed on the main vacancies page.
For questions relating to right to work or visa sponsorship, please contact:
Resourcing Compliance Team – resourcing-compliance@ulster.ac.uk