Lecturer in Cyber Security

Location: London East India Dock

Work Mode: On campus 

UCLan London, a partner of the University of Lancashire, is an ambitious, teaching focussed HE provider, primarily aimed at a widening participation audience.  Based in London’s East India Docks, the institution’s current portfolio includes courses related to Business, Computing, Health and Social Care, Public Health, Psychology and Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Continued growth in demand for our student-centred courses has led to the opportunity to expand our exceptional delivery team through the addition of associate and permanent lecturers in areas related to Cyber Security.

We are looking for experienced lecturers with a strong academic and/or industry background in Cyber Security and related disciplines.

The successful applicant will be employed to lecture on a range of undergraduate modules, with opportunities for module leadership, curriculum development, project supervision, and academic enhancement activities in areas aligned with their expertise.

If you are enthusiastic and motivated about your subject and supporting students to develop their academic and professional skills, share our belief in the transformational nature of education, and wish to be rewarded for your teaching excellence, then we would like to talk to you about opportunities at UCLan London.

You should be qualified to a minimum of master's degree level in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, with experience of teaching in Higher Education and an understanding of contemporary developments in the cyber security landscape.

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in Cyber Security and related disciplines. Areas of interest include network security, cyber defence, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, secure software development, security operations, governance and compliance, and emerging cyber security technologies.

Industry experience within cyber security, information assurance, security operations, consultancy, governance and compliance, or related fields will be highly advantageous. Professional certifications such as CCNP Cybersecurity, CCIE or equivalent industry-recognised qualifications are desirable. Evidence of research activity, consultancy, knowledge exchange, or continuing professional development in cyber security will also be welcomed.

You should have demonstrable organisational and personal management skills, with evidence of your ability to balance competing pressures. You should possess effective interpersonal and communication skills that facilitate collaborative team working, student engagement, and high-quality teaching.

You must have an existing right to live and work in the United Kingdom without restriction or caveat. All academic staff are required to teach face-to-face on campus.

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To apply, please forward your CV with a cover letter via the 'Apply' button above (e: Academicresourcing@london.uclan.ac.uk).

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