Lecturer in Cyber Security

Overview

The School of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking a committed, adaptable individual to join our experienced team as a 1.0 FTE Lecturer. This is a full-time, permanent post (35 hours per week) in the Department/School: Computer Science & Engineering 1.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and online at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on Cybersecurity (subject areas may vary).
• Set assessments, mark work, and provide constructive feedback.
• Supervise final year and postgraduate projects and act as a personal tutor to provide pastoral support to students.
• Support students in competitions, work-based learning, and other enterprise opportunities.
• Contribute to School strategic subject-based, professional or pedagogic research and development; support teaching through scholarly activity.
• Contribute to one or more of the School's multidisciplinary Research Groups as appropriate.

Qualifications and experience

• Proficiency in major programming languages and a good understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to teach from level 3 to level 7.
• Practical experience in cybersecurity and forensics technical skills (e.g., network security, penetration testing, defensive programming, data extraction and analysis).
• PhD in Cybersecurity-related areas or equivalent industry experience is particularly welcomed.

About the role and environment

As part of the role, you will be expected to support students in competitions, work-based learning, and other enterprise opportunities, and to contribute to the School's strategic objectives through teaching and research activities. Staff are encouraged to develop their external research profile and participate in the School's multidisciplinary Research Groups.

How to apply and additional information

To apply for this vacancy please click above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, accessible via the link below.

Diversity, inclusion and equality

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing and interview dates

Closing date: midnight on 10 November 2025

Interviews are likely to be held during the week of 19 November 2025