Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is seeking an ambitious individual to join their dedicated team in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. The successful candidate will contribute expertise in cyber security, enhance curriculum development, and support accreditation processes. Applicants should have prior teaching experience, strong knowledge in cyber security, and a commitment to improving student outcomes. This role offers a competitive benefits package and fosters a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual increments

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent staff pension scheme

Access to personal and professional development

On-site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching within higher education.
• Strong knowledge in the broad field of cyber security.
• Track record of research or professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute expertise to support the development of teaching in cyber security.
• Enhance and grow cyber security provision.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and accreditation.

Skills

Teaching experience in higher education

Strong subject knowledge in cyber security

Research or professional practice

Collegial approach

Commitment to student success

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join our dedicated and supportive team within Keele University’s School of Computer Science and Mathematics. The School is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and research across computer science, data science, cyber security, mathematics, and emerging areas aligned with industry needs and national skills priorities.

The successful candidate will contribute their expertise across the broad field of cyber security, supporting the development and delivery of innovative, research-informed teaching across our programmes. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance and grow our cyber security provision, contribute to curriculum development, and play an important role in supporting the accreditation of our cyber security pathways. You will also contribute to the School’s evolving research environment through scholarly activity, collaboration, and external engagement.

You will have experience in teaching within higher education, strong subject knowledge in cyber security, and a track record of research or professional practice that informs your work. You will bring a collegial approach, a commitment to student success, and the ability to contribute to a vibrant, forward-looking academic community.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 13,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world‑class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/.

Equality and Diversity

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we encourage applications from women, who are currently under‑represented in this area, while welcoming interest from all suitably qualified candidates. The University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Chris Hughes on [e-mail]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.