Lecturer in Networking and Cyber Security; HE

Job Title: Lecturer in Networking and Cyber Security (HE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

Ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our growing Computing Department and play a key role in shaping the future of Higher Education.

As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching computing programmes areas including HE Cyber Security
, where you'll help shape and guide future leaders in the field.

You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience.

• Deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports student success.
• Focus on practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction.
• Guide and mentor students in HE Cyber Security and related computing programmes.
• Develop and contribute to curriculum and assessment materials.
• Engage with industry partners to bring real-world learning into the classroom.

• All applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding principles and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
• Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of one or more of the following may also be considered:
  University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Cyber Security Analyst, Information Technology Security Specialist, Information Technology Security, Security Architect, Information Security Consultant, Information Technology Security Consultant, Senior Information Technology Security Officer.

• Growing Department:
  Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year.
• Supportive & Inclusive:
  Join a collaborative, diverse environment.
• Career Development:
  Access ongoing professional growth opportunities.
• Industry Connections:
  Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom.

• Generous allocation of annual leave: 38 days' paid leave per year, 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days.
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme:
  Employer Contributions - 28.6%.
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support.
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse.
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship.
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham.
• Free on-site gym membership.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date:
Sunday 12th April 2026.

Interview Date:
Monday 4th May 2026.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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