Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

University of Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the UK is looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security. The successful candidate will focus on areas like human factors and data privacy. They will contribute to academic programs, mentor students, and engage in research aligned with School goals. The role provides a vibrant environment within an innovative institution that collaborates with industry leaders. Strong potential for teaching and established academic reputation are essential requirements, along with a commitment to personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 47 days

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to staff discounts

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Ambitious teaching plan to establish a solid academic reputation.
• Outstanding potential in teaching skills and research.
• Active engagement in program delivery and student support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the academic profile of the School and University.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate program development.
• Mentor students and colleagues.

Skills

Human factors

Data privacy and security

Secure coding

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Digital forensics

Education

PhD or relevant qualification in a related field

Job description

Here at the University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home of STEM, the skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too.

The College brings together a powerful combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. With disciplines spanning computing, AI, Data Science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and Psychology. We are uniquely positioned to solve real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands‑on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design.

School of Computing

This is an exciting time in Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the University of Derby. Building on recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) success, our school has ambitions to become leaders in these areas. In the last ten years, we’ve invested heavily in our facilities, including a £13m STEM centre. We aspire to be at the forefront of teaching and research around topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and complex networks. Our Data Science Research Centre will play a key role in this.

Our engagement with global industries based in the Derby region, for example through our East Midlands Institute of Technology, helps ensure that our research and teaching are at the forefront of emerging industry needs and opportunities. Our links with companies in our region including Bloc Digital, Rolls‑Royce and Alstom, also mean our students benefit from placement years and live briefs.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security. The successful candidate will have interests in areas such as human factors, data privacy and security, secure coding, incident response, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or similar.

With your teaching, research, and emerging leadership skills you will contribute to raising the national and international profile of our School and University. You will support the ongoing development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mentor students and colleagues, and become a key member of our team. You will engage with a variety of responsibilities including teaching, education, research, and administrative duties in alignment with the School strategy and goals.

About You

As a Lecturer, you will have an ambitious plan to establish yourself as an outstanding teacher, researcher, and academic with international reputation. You will demonstrate outstanding potential in teaching skills and research that will contribute to raising the international profile of our School and University. You will be active in supporting the ongoing development and delivery of our undergraduate programmes, our MSc programmes, and our talented student community. You will establish yourself as a key member of our team, engaging with a variety of responsibilities including teaching, research, outreach, and administrative duties in alignment with the School strategy and goals.

As a Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above, you will be able to demonstrate a successful and sustained track record and trajectory establishing yourself as an academic with international reputation in teaching and research. You will have an established track record in teaching and research skills that offer a clear contribution to raising the international profile of our School and University.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family‑friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Alistair McEwan, Subject Lead for Computing via [e-mail]

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

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