Lecturer in Cyber Security

Corehr; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 53,421 - 59,901; Full time

Job summary

College of Business, Tech. & Engineering seeks an outstanding academic to contribute to Cyber Security education. The role involves delivering and developing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with emphasis on ethical hacking, network security, and information security across the MSc Cyber Security track.

The post emphasises innovation in teaching, portfolio development, and engagement with industry, while supporting flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cyber security modules in Higher Education.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and security management concepts.
• Ability to develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop undergraduate and postgraduate Cyber Security modules.
• Contribute to teaching across the Cyber Security and Computer Networks group.
• Support portfolio development and student learning outcomes.

Skills

Ethical Hacking

Penetration Testing

Network Security

Information Security

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Digital Forensics

Blockchain & IoT

Job description

College of Business, Tech. & Engineering

Grade 7 - £39,906 to £44,746 per annum (depending on experience)

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is passionate about their discipline, to make an academic contribution in the subject area of Cyber Security. Having achieved the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) full certification for excellence in Cyber Security for our MSc Cyber Security, your contribution to the more technical areas of teaching will be highly valued.

The range of courses and subjects taught will enable myriad opportunities to grow and develop your portfolio of knowledge in the discipline. You will contribute to the delivery and development of our innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, helping to equip the next generation of Cyber Security practitioners.

The Subject Group – Cyber Security and Computer Networks

The Cyber Security and Computer Networks subject group covers the following courses:

• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Forensics
• MSc Advanced Computer Networks

The UG degrees in the portfolio have a common first year, and specialisms are introduced from the second year onwards. In the Cyber Security degree, strong working knowledge is required in the areas of Ethical Hacking, Network Intrusion Detection systems, and Computer Networks Security. In the final year the specialist modules encompass Advanced Penetration Testing and Information Security Management, Blockchain and IoT, and Virtualisation technology solutions such as Software Defined Networks. Areas such as Incident Handling and Hacking Techniques, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Digital Forensics, and Information Security Management particularly in relation to the ISO 27001 standard are also valuable to the group.

We welcome applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements.