Applications are invited for a 4-month fixed term post of Lecturer in Social Sciences and Social Work (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Law and Criminology. 

The Department of Law and Criminology is part of the School of Law and Social Sciences. It is a forward thinking, inter-disciplinary and research active department, which offers undergraduate programmes in Criminology & Psychology, Criminology & Sociology, Social Sciences and LLB; together with Masters programmes in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, and Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. The Department is also home to an energetic research community and prides itself on its commitment to social justice which is underlined in its teaching, research, and external activities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our dynamic team. In this post, we are seeking applicants to contribute to our teaching delivery on our BSc Social Sciences, BSc Health and Social Care and our MSc Social Work courses. The position will involve teaching undergraduate and Masters core and optional modules on these courses. We are interested in candidates with teaching expertise in Human Development, Social Policy, Health and Social Care topics and with teaching and practice experience in Social Work. We expect applicants to possess a broad range of skills needed to teach effectively as well as academic leadership and an effective contribution to course or department administration or projects improving the student experience.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. The teaching for our MSc in Social Work is based at our central London campus in Senate House, London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Social Work Subject Head, Stefan Brown (Stefan.brown@rhul.ac.uk). 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including part time, job share or compressed working hours.

Please quote the reference: 0626-204 

Closing Date:  23:59, 13 July 2026

Interview Date: 21 July 2026

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, starting 1 September 2026, for a period of 12 months. The post is open to applicants with a background in any area of psychology, although there is a preference for expertise in developmental psychology.

Applicants should possess the broad range of skills required to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to lead others in teaching delivery and development. They should also demonstrate strong commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our students.

Candidates for this teaching-focused post should have a relevant research background as well as a track record of making significant contributions to teaching practice in psychology, for example through the development of successful teaching and learning aids and/or pedagogic publications.

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and development opportunities, in an internationally recognised department that ranks among the best in the UK for research (3^th among UK Psychology departments in REF 2021) and receives very strong ratings from our students for teaching (UK NSS). The Department has excellent facilities, including MRI, EEG, TMS, eye trackers, behavioural testing suites, and social and infant observation labs, as well as strong links with clinical organisations, and government, industrial, and charity affiliations. The Department also holds a prestigious silver Athena SWAN award.

This is a full-time post based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and Heathrow Airport, and within commuting distance from London. Information about our existing research and teaching programmes can be found here: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/psychology/home.aspx

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the Head of Education Prof Victoria Bourne (victoria.bourne@rhul.ac.uk).

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk or via telephone on: +44 (0)1784 41 4241.

Please quote the reference: 0626-185

Closing Date: 23:59, 3 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in International Relations (Teaching and Research focus). The successful applicant would be expected to start in January 2027. This is a permanent position.

About the Department. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is a research-intensive unit, ranking first in England in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise. The Department provides a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes to a diverse student body. We carry out research across different sub-disciplines, including but not limited to the Global Politics and Development Centre, Centre for International Security, Centre for Islamic and West Asian Studies, Democracy and Elections Centre, New Political Communication Unit and the Gender Institute.

About the role. The successful candidate will convene and deliver modules in the International Relations curriculum. Applicants should be able to broaden the range of subfields researched in the department. Areas that the department has identified as underserved include Russia, China, Race/Ethnicity, and Environment/Climate Change, but this list is non-exhaustive, and candidates should feel free to make the case for their subfield. 

About the characteristics we value. Alongside excellence in research and teaching, we are looking for individuals who are collegial and value collaborative working. 

This post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Kaat Smets, Head of Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Email: kaat.smets@rhul.ac.uk

Please include a cover letter and cv (including both publications and grants under review) with your application. The hiring process will consist of two stages. Selected candidates will be invited to give an online presentation to the Department followed by a Q&A on Monday 7 September 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the final round will be asked to attend an interview on Monday 21 September 2026 (in person in Egham where possible).

The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-196

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 August 2026 

Online Presentation Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

As an AACSB accredited Business School, Royal Holloway Business School (RHBS) are driven by social purpose. We are committed to inspiring and empowering students and staff to realise their full potential and to make positive change. This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking to build on our current successes, our heritage and our strategic location, to become a leading School nationally and globally by investing in all areas of activity.

Our research is challenge-led and world leading. The most recent Research Excellence framework (of 2021) indicated that 82% of our research was 'world-leading or internationally excellent', placing us in the top quartile in terms of outputs in the UK. This research, which is led by three Research Centres, aims to deliver impact and be externally funded. 

We offer programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both nationally (from our Surrey and Central London campuses) and internationally through our global partnerships with the University of London. We aim to provide an outstanding student experience, which teaches the skills needed to join leading organisations or set up new businesses. Royal Holloway Business School (RHBS) is a leader in progressive education.

The Candidate

RHBS invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (Teaching and Research) with expertise in operations and supply chain management. This is an excellent opportunity for you to advance your research agenda and to contribute to research-informed teaching in our Business School.

Research

You will hold a PhD in a cognate area of operations and supply chain management and bring a strong track record of world leading research outputs, grant capture and contributions to your field’s research environment. We are keen to receive applications from candidates with expertise which aligns with the interests of our interdisciplinary research centres, particularly concerning AI and sustainability in global supply chains, logistics systems, and the circular economy. You will have a robust pipeline of forthcoming outputs and a clear plan to advance your research agenda that aligns with the institution’s RH2030s strategy.

External Engagement

Our university is driven by social purpose and seeks to advance positive change. You will be able to show clear examples of impact and knowledge exchange with external stakeholders, which is anchored to your challenge-led research portfolio. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant professional experience that can enhance the real-world impact of their research.

Teaching

RHBS is committed to innovative, high-quality, research-informed teaching that equips students with the employability skills and professional knowledge to excel in their careers. You will relish the opportunity to inspire and mentor our students into becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

You will have an evidenced record of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in operations management, logistics, project management, and supply chain analytics, and will be able to showcase examples of innovative pedagogic practice. You will also be able to demonstrate examples of how you have successfully embedded industry collaboration into your teaching practice, to equip students with the employability skills and professional knowledge to excel in their careers. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have experience in designing and facilitating executive education. 

We are strongly committed to the development of our staff and provide a supportive environment to enhance research, teaching, and leadership skills. In return, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

The post is based across the university’s main campus in Egham, Surrey and our Central London campus. 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0626-191

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 July 2026 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £60,815 to £70,058 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Occupational Therapy in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science. We seek outstanding individuals to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary academic team for the unique MSc (Pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course, launched in September 2024.

This new post is teaching-focused. The post holder will support the Course Lead in the effective delivery of the MSc (Pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course and lead admissions and recruitment for the course, alongside teaching and placement-link lecturing.

We are particularly interested in passionate occupational therapists with a contemporary, sustainable approach, and in how this could translate into innovative teaching across the course. Candidates with knowledge and experience in physical health settings and in teaching and supervising students at higher education institutions are desirable. We also expect leadership and effective contributions to course or department administration, or to projects that improve the student experience.

The post is available from September 2026, and the successful applicant will be based at our campus in Egham, Surrey, where the university is situated on a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park.

We offer a vibrant and supportive environment with a strong research culture and very good links with a range of professional agencies and local authorities. Further information on the School and the Department can be found at: Department of Psychology (royalholloway.ac.uk)

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the interim Head of Department, Dr. Mark Lee at mark.lee@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the Reference: 0626-180 

Closing date: 23:59, 6 July 2026

Interview Date: End of July/Early August

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for a permanent Teaching Associate position to work at 0.8 FTE. The post sits in the Department of Psychology, School of Life Sciences and the Environment. The post is available from 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The post holder will work as part of our academic team in a dynamic and supportive environment that is known internationally for its outstanding research and teaching. There is a strong research environment, with the Department ranked 3^rd in the UK in the 2021 REF for our world-leading and internationally excellent research. We consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in the NSS. There is a strong culture of support for Teaching Focused academics within the Department, with regular training provided and opportunities to engage in departmental activities.

The role involves supporting teaching on the department’s undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. Teaching duties will primarily involve working within a small team to deliver our Research Methods and Statistics courses under the direction of our lecturing staff, as well as assessing students’ submitted work. Other activities could include delivering seminars and workshops, supporting the administration of teaching in the department, and taking part in initiatives designed to enhance the experience of our students.

Applicants must have completed an honours degree in Psychology and should be equipped with the subject knowledge necessary to deliver a high-quality undergraduate programme in Psychology. Some experience of teaching at undergraduate or MSc level is desirable.

This post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance of London.

Information about our Department can be found at: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching/departments-and-schools/psychology/

The Human Resources Department can also be contacted with queries by email: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0626-181

Closing Date: 23:59, 9 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £34,670 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Professor in Intellectual Property Law (Teaching and Research) in the Department of Law and Criminology. 

The Department of Law and Criminology is part of the Faculty of Business and Law. It is a forward thinking, inter-disciplinary and research active department, which offers undergraduate programmes in Law (LLB), Criminology & Psychology, Criminology & Sociology and Social Sciences; together with Masters programmes in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, and Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. The Department is also home to an energetic research community and prides itself on its commitment to social justice which is underlined in its teaching, research, and external activities.

We seek an outstanding Associate Professor in Intellectual Property Law (broadly conceived) to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team on our Teaching and Research pathway. In this post, we are looking for applicants to contribute to our research priorities in alignment with the University’s values and research themes.

The position will involve teaching undergraduate (and potentially postgraduate) core and optional subjects in our Law programmes. Expertise in Intellectual Property Law (broadly conceived) is essential, alongside teaching experience in one of the following core undergraduate modules: Tort Law, Contract Law, Equity and Trusts and/or Land Law. We expect applicants to possess a broad range of skills needed to teach effectively as well as academic leadership and an effective contribution to programme or department administration or projects improving the student experience.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Konstantinos Alexandris Polomarkakis K.Alexandris-Polomarkakis@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-175

Closing Date:  23:59, 30 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £60,815 to £70,058 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed term post of Lecturer in Criminology (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Law and Criminology. 

The Department of Law and Criminology is part of the Faculty of Business and Law. It is a forward thinking, inter-disciplinary and research active department, which offers undergraduate programmes in Criminology & Psychology, Criminology & Sociology, Social Sciences and Law together with Masters programmes in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, and Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. The Department is also home to an energetic research community and prides itself on its commitment to social justice which is underlined in its teaching, research, and external activities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team as Lecturer in Criminology (Teaching Focus) with a September 2026 start and on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. In this post, we are seeking applicants to contribute to our teaching delivery on our BSc Criminology & Psychology and BSc Criminology & Sociology programmes. The position will involve teaching undergraduate core and option modules on these courses and we are interested in candidates with teaching expertise or experience in the following: Crimes of the Powerful, Introduction to Criminology, Criminal Justice System, Key Perspectives and Debates in Criminology, and/or Quantitative Research Methods for Criminological Psychologists. Applicants with a (forensic/criminological) Psychology background that could supervise dissertations in our BPS-accredited BSc Criminology and Psychology programme are especially encouraged to apply. We expect applicants to possess a broad range of skills needed to teach effectively as well as academic leadership and an effective contribution to course or department administration or projects improving the student experience.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of Department of Law and Criminology, Professor Konstantinos Alexandris Polomarkakis (k.alexandris-polomarkakis@rhul.ac.uk)

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0626-177

Closing Date: 23:59, 29 June 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

The Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) is a senior leadership role within the University. The role holder will provide strategic leadership with a focus on translating institutional priorities into deliverable plans that improve the student experience and student outcomes. They will help to drive the successful delivery of the RH2030s Education and Student Experience Action Plan, playing a pivotal role in delivering a portfolio of strategic projects that enhance the University’s curriculum, strengthen teaching practice, ensure the quality of our provision, and the agility and ongoing relevance of our educational approaches. They will be essential to sustaining the delivery of key education related performance indicators, with a particular focus on enhancing the student experience and improving student outcomes.

Reporting to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, the successful candidate will work in partnership with the Faculty Deans, Associate Deans, Heads of Education and relevant lead/s for professional services to support the quality of our provision and the delivery of University strategy.

The Chief Student Officer, and their team, will work in partnership with the Associate PVC Education & Student Experience to ensure alignment of academic priorities and student facing services, ensuring a coherent delivery of RH2030s strategy. In particular, they will work together in key areas of student engagement, data driven improvement, and the delivery of policies and initiatives that support student success.

The role holder will participate in key groups and committees, including Education Leadership Group and University Education Committee, and will serve as deputy to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Experience) in their role as Chair.

The Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (ESE) is responsible for supporting a positive and inclusive environment for all colleagues and students.

The position is being advertised as 3-year term (with the possibility of extension). The role holder will transition back to a substantive role in their relevant discipline at the end of the period.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23:59, Friday 3 July 2026

Interview Date: 14 July 2026. Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation to the interview panel on the day of the interview. The presentation topic will be communicated to shortlisted candidates in due course.

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: Associate Professor to Professor level salary, plus APVC allowance of £15,000.
London Allowance of £2,590 is payable in addition to salary.