Is being a criminal justice lecturer a good fit for you?
Teaches criminal justice and law enforcement to university students. Gives lectures, marks work and often does research too.
What the work involves
- Prepares and gives lectures to university students on topics such as criminal law, safe policing and investigation techniques.
- Starts, guides and manages class discussions.
- Marks and grades students' class work, assignments and papers.
- Writes, runs and marks exams, or hands this work to others.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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