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

King's College London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking to appoint multiple lecturers in Cybersecurity Education. Responsibilities include teaching, innovative curriculum development, and promoting inclusivity within the Department of Informatics. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD and have relevant teaching experience at undergraduate or MSc levels. This is a full-time, 3-year fixed-term position based in London, featuring opportunities for international collaboration. Enthusiasm for innovative education practices is essential.

Benefits

Support for international research collaborations

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching at MSc or Undergraduate level.
• Innovative teaching methods including online approaches.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and project supervision.
• Establish innovative teaching practices.
• Promote equality and diversity.

Skills

Teaching experience in computer science

Effective communication skills

Innovative teaching methods

Ability to travel internationally

Education

PhD in computer science or related field

Job description

About us

The Department of Informatics is launching a new hybrid (online/in‑person) programme, the MSc Advanced Cyber Security (SE Asia), as part of our global online degree offerings. To support the delivery of world‑renowned teaching in this programme and to contribute more broadly to the excellence in education within the Department, we are seeking to appoint two lecturing positions in Cybersecurity:

• 1 x Lecturer in Cybersecurity Education (3‑year fixed‑term contract, Grade 7)
• 1 x Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity Education (Programme Lead) (3‑year fixed‑term contract, Grade 8)

Candidates should demonstrate ambition to become scholars of international standing, with a research and publication trajectory in Computer Science Education that reflects this goal.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing department and contribute to our vision of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative Department of Informatics at one of the UK’s most prestigious universities. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

We encourage applications from candidates with an international research profile in areas such as: Systems security, Security engineering, Security testing, Computer forensics, AI for security and privacy, Security and privacy of AI.

Our department addresses computer science challenges from a broad perspective. Faculty members regularly publish in and serve on the program committees of top‑tier venues in computer science and software engineering. High‑quality research establishes our faculty as leaders in their fields, enabling us to serve society while supporting King's College London as a leading institution in science and technology. The department also maintains strong industry links, collaborating on research projects with external partners.

The successful candidates will teach on our forthcoming transnational and hybrid Master’s programme in Advanced Cyber Security (SE Asia), starting in September 2026. While the postholders will be based in London, this hybrid programme requires the postholders to travel to Indonesia for extended periods to conduct in‑person induction, teaching, and other activities on a local campus.

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education (in both computer science and artificial intelligence) catering for the needs of our students and the organisations in which they will work. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to ensure the success of these programmes.

The successful candidates will be appointed to a research group and will have the opportunity to contribute to cross‑cutting hubs (see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/research/groups). Research collaboration across research groups, with departmental hubs and with other Departments in the Faculty and across the College is strongly encouraged.

For further information about the Department of Informatics at King’s, please see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/about

This is a full‑time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed‑term contract of 3 years.

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, and 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

1. PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field.

2. 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).

3. Ability to develop and deliver high and innovative teaching, including flipped classroom and online methods.

4. Ability to make a significant contribution to administrative work.

5. 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.

6. Ability to work and travel overseas (Indonesia) and secure the relevant visas (for 3 trips of 2 weeks).

Essential criteria – Senior Lecturer

1. PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field.

2. 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).

3. Ability to develop and deliver high and innovative teaching, including flipped classroom and online methods.

4. Record of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in core areas of computer science.

5. Evidence to make a significant contribution to administrative work.

6. Ability to work and travel overseas (Indonesia) and secure the relevant visas (for 3 trips of 2 weeks).

Desirable criteria – Lecturer

1. Industrial experience in computer science, or research experience in computer science education.

2. Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching.

3. Experience of creative approaches to assessment.

4. Administrative experience.

5. Publications in Education‑related conferences and journals.

6. Module design and development.

Desirable criteria – Senior Lecturer

1. Programme design, development and management.

2. Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, including distance learning.

3. International standing in the field.

4. Leadership of programmes and governance committees including accreditation.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our 'How we Recruit' pages.