Cybersecurity Senior Lecturer & Research Mentor

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS; Perak; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS invites applications for a lecturer position to enrich the learning experience in cybersecurity. You will plan and deliver teaching assignments, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects, and contribute to research grants and publications.

The role includes mentoring students, advancing academic programmes, and building collaborations with industry and academic partners to sustain high‑quality education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Computing-related discipline; Master's or PhD in Cybersecurity or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications in Cybersecurity or related areas are an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Cybersecurity or related courses at university level.
• Publication in Q1 and Q2 journals is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver teaching assignments with monitoring of T&L quality (e.g. Course Outcome Survey, SSRT) and assessment design.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects, capstone and internship programs.
• Contribute to securing internal and external research grants endorsed by the Research Institutes.
• Publish articles in Q1/Q2 journals and other indexed publications to benefit the university.
• Network with internal and external parties and professional bodies to enhance education quality.

Skills

Teaching Cybersecurity

Lecturing experience

Research networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computing-related discipline

Master's degree or PhD in Cybersecurity

Tools

Professional cybersecurity certifications

Job description

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS invites applications for a lecturer position to enrich the learning experience in cybersecurity. You will plan and deliver teaching assignments, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects, and contribute to research grants and publications.

The role includes mentoring students, advancing academic programmes, and building collaborations with industry and academic partners to sustain high‑quality education.