Lecturer in Cyber Security

The University of Westminster; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a committed Lecturer in Cybersecurity to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students. Applicants should have proficiency in major programming languages and practical experience in cybersecurity. The role involves teaching, supervising projects, and contributing to research. A PhD in a related area is preferred. The deadline for applications is November 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and forensics.
• Strong teaching abilities ranging from level 3 to level 7.
• Experience with network security and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and online, and evaluate assessments.
• Supervise final year and postgraduate projects.
• Provide pastoral support as a personal tutor.

Skills

Proficiency in major programming languages

Good understanding of software development principles

Practical experience in cybersecurity and forensics technical skills

Ability to adapt teaching at levels 3 to 7

Education

PhD in Cybersecurity related areas or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Overview

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking to recruit a committed, adaptable individual to join our experienced team of academic staff as a 1.0 FTE Lecturer. You must be sufficiently proficient in major programming languages, have a good understanding of software development principles, and be able to adapt to teaching from level 3 to level 7. Most of the teaching duties for the post will be in the area of Cybersecurity at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, although this may vary. We are seeking candidates with practical experience in a range of cybersecurity and forensics technical skills, such as network security, penetration testing, defensive programming, and forensics experience in data extraction and analysis. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in Cybersecurity related areas or with equivalent experience gained in industry.

Responsibilities

• Teaching face-to-face and online, setting assessments, marking, and giving feedback.
• Supervision of final year and postgraduate projects.
• Acting as a personal tutor to provide pastoral support to students.
• Supporting students in competitions, work-based learning, and other enterprise opportunities.
• Contributing to School strategic subject-based, professional or pedagogic research and development and other scholarly activities to support teaching.
• Developing external research profile and contributing to one or more of the School's multidisciplinary Research Groups.

Qualifications and experience

• Proficiency in major programming languages and a good understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to adapt to teaching at levels 3 to 7.
• Practical experience in cybersecurity and forensics technical skills (e.g., network security, penetration testing, defensive programming, data extraction and analysis).
• PhD in Cybersecurity related areas or equivalent industry experience is welcome.

Additional information

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We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Application deadline

Closing date: midnight on the 10 November 2025

Interview timeline

Interviews are likely to be held on the week of the 19 November 2025

Administrative contact

Administrative contact (for queries only): [e-mail]