Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic community in the heart of Manchester is seeking a passionate academic leader in Cyber Security. With a commitment to high-quality teaching and research, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Cyber Security education and research. The ideal candidate will have a strong research profile and experience in mentoring, ensuring that students and staff are motivated and inspired. Join a department recognized for its innovative approach and contribute to impactful projects within the digital sector. This is a unique chance to make a significant difference in the academic landscape while working alongside a dynamic team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Cyber Security through research or professional practice.
• Higher education teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in curriculum and research development.
• Mentor early-career academics and inspire students.

Skills

Cyber Security

Operational Technology (OT) Security

Trust, Identity, or Privacy

Curriculum Development

Research Leadership

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Equivalent Industrial Experience in Cyber Security

Tools

Cyber Security Tools and Techniques

Job description

Job Description:

The Department of Computing and Mathematics is a successful academic community committed to high-quality teaching, research, and enterprise. The department delivers courses to over 2000 students and has over 80 academic staff, with ambitious growth plans. We are recognized as sector leaders in Degree Apprenticeships, delivering the Digital and Technology Solutions programme in collaboration with various companies. The department is a founding member of the National Institute of Coding and has a strong track record of research council funding, with a focus on projects related to the region's digital sector.

Research within the department is organized into five main themes:

• Data Science
• Smart Infrastructure & Cyber Security
• Human-Centred Computing

Role

You will be a passionate academic with a strong profile in research and knowledge exchange. Your responsibilities include providing academic leadership in curriculum and research development, and mentoring early-career academics. We seek candidates with expertise in areas such as:

• Operational Technology (OT) security / Industrial Control System (ICS) security
• Trust, identity, or privacy

Ideal Candidate

• Possesses expertise in Cyber Security through research or professional practice.
• Has in-depth knowledge of current Cyber Security tools and techniques.
• Has higher education teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security.
• Holds a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience in Cyber Security.
• Is a strong team player who can motivate and inspire students and staff through collaboration and co-creation.