Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security (Education & Research)

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an ambitious individual for a full-time role in their School of Computer Science and Mathematics, focusing on cyber security. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative teaching and research, collaborate on curriculum development, and help support the accreditation of cyber security pathways. Applicants should have teaching experience in higher education, strong knowledge of cyber security, and a commitment to student success, as well as an advanced degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increments

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Personal and professional development

On-site nursery

Discounted fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enhance and grow cyber security provision.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Support accreditation of cyber security pathways.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Strong subject knowledge in cyber security

Research experience

Curriculum development

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant advanced degree (PhD preferred)

Job description

Grade 9 Salary Range £59,966 - £69,488 (Incremental progression)

Full Time Indefinite

The Opportunity

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/.

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.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

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

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Interviews will be held on: 30th January 2026 – in person

Grade 9 Salary Range £59,966 - £69,488 (Incremental progression)