Lead Lecturer - Security, Intelligence & Cyber Practice

University of Cumbria; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

25 research and scholarly activitydays

Support for HEA/Advance HE accredit

Job summary

The University of Cumbria invites expressions of interest for a Senior Lecturer in Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice on a one-year fixed-term basis. This role will lead the development and delivery of our newly validated BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber programme, commencing at our Lancaster campus in September 2027.

The successful candidate will act as Programme Leader, providing academic leadership for the programme and ensuring an outstanding student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality teaching in higher education.
• Ability to build strong industry networks and align curriculum with sector needs.
• Experience leading academic programmes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the new BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber programme at Lancaster from Sep 2027.
• Act as Programme Leader, providing academic leadership and ensuring an excellent student experience.
• Develop partnerships with external organisations to support recruitment, retention and graduate outcomes.

Job description

The University of Cumbria invites expressions of interest for a Senior Lecturer in Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice on a one-year fixed-term basis. This role will lead the development and delivery of our newly validated BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber programme, commencing at our Lancaster campus in September 2027.

The successful candidate will act as Programme Leader, providing academic leadership for the programme and ensuring an outstanding student experience.