Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity Education SE Asia (Academic Education Pathway)

Kings College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Computer Science to contribute significantly to teaching and examining. The role includes developing innovative teaching practices, supervising student projects, and participating in administrative tasks. Candidates should hold a PhD in computer science or a related field, and have experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This position may require travel to Indonesia for teaching commitments.

Benefits

Inclusive and welcoming work environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field.
• Teaching and examining experience at MSc and/or Undergraduate level.
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and supervision in the Department of Informatics.
• Develop innovative teaching practices and materials.
• Act as a personal tutor and provide pastoral care to students.

Skills

Teaching and examining experience

Communication skills

Ability to travel overseas

Education

PhD in computer science or related field

Job description

# About the role

• Make significant contributions to the teaching, examining and project supervision of students in the Department of Informatics.
• Establish and disseminate innovative teaching practices in the department.
• Deliver an excellent student experience through innovative teaching and assessment methods for both undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, in core computer science and a specialist in computer science or artificial intelligence.
• Enthusiastically contribute to academic management and support the administration and development of the department to further its education, research activities, and ambitions.
• Undertake a self-directed programme of scholarship in cybersecurity education at a level commensurate with current international standard.
• Act as personal tutor to students as agreed with the Head of Department, assist with difficulties, e.g. learning support / problems and be responsible for the pastoral care of students.
• Contribute fully and conscientiously to administrative tasks in the department.
• Actively promote and participate in equality, diversity and collegiality.
• Travel to Indonesia approximately 1-3 times per year (2-3 weeks per visit), to carry out teaching on a local campus.
• Senior Lecturer role only: Serve as Programme Lead for the online SE Asia Master’s programme in the Department, in Advanced Cybersecurity.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of Department.
• The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive; the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience.

Essential criteria – Lecturer

• PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field.
• Teaching and examining experience of computer science topics at MSc and/or Undergraduate level (including experience designing a module, developing teaching material and designing assessments).
• Ability to develop and deliver high and innovative teaching, including flipped classroom and online methods.
• Ability to make a significant contribution to administrative work.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a range of audiences, including students, academic and professional services colleagues, and cultural and industry partners.
• Ability to work and travel overseas (Indonesia) and secure the relevant visas (for 3 trips of 2 weeks).

Essential criteria – Senior Lecturer

• PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field.
• Excellent teaching and examining experience of computer science topics at MSc and/or Undergraduate level (including experience designing a module, developing teaching material and designing assessments).
• Ability to develop and deliver high and innovative teaching, including flipped classroom and online methods.
• Record of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in core areas of computer science.
• Evidence to make a significant contribution to administrative work.
• Ability to work and travel overseas (Indonesia) and secure the relevant visas (for 3 trips of 2 weeks).

Desirable criteria – Lecturer

• Industrial experience in computer science, or research experience in computer science education.
• Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching.
• Experience of creative approaches to assessment.
• Administrative experience.
• Publications in Education-related conferences and journals.
• Module design and development.

Desirable criteria – Senior Lecturer

• Programme design, development and management.
• Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, including distance learning.
• International standing in the field.
• Leadership of programmes and governance committees including accreditation.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description.

If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.