Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Cyber Security

Interview date: Wednesday 15^th July 2026

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

York Business School is an ambitious and innovative business school where students are at the centre of everything we do. Computer Science is clustered within the York Business School, is an ambitious and growing academic unit.

The role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join us as a Lecturer/Senior Lecture and make a key contribution to our growing cyber security programme. The post holder will play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, and academic administration.

The successful candidate will be expected to design and deliver high-quality teaching materials, lead and support modules, supervised student projects and support students in achieving academic success. The role also involves contributing to curriculum development to ensure programmes remain aligned with current industry standards, emerging technologies and professional body requirements.

The post holder will participate in research, scholarly activity and knowledge exchange within the field of cyber security. They will be encouraged to develop research outputs, established collaborations with industry and academic partners, and contribute to research funding applications where appropriate.
The role requires a strong commitment to inclusive teaching, student support and continuous professional development. The successful candidate should deliver teaching across a range of cyber security topics  such as  digital forensics, ethical hacking and emerging cyber threats.

Required skills and experience

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching and supporting students in higher education, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.  Candidates should have strong knowledge and practical experience in cyber security principles and technologies, with expertise in one or more specialist areas such as digital forensics, information security and network security. Experience with industry-standard tools, platforms and frameworks is highly desirable.

For Senior Lecturer appointments, evidence of research leadership, successful publication record, curriculum leadership, module coordination or experience supervising research students would be expected. Industry experience and established link with professional or industry partners would be desirable. Strong organisational, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential for the role.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Shao Ying Zhu via e-mail at s.zhu@yorksj.ac.uk.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

It is anticipated that the selection process will involve a presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

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