Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

Salary:

Lecturer - £44,559 to £51,013 per annum

Senior Lecturer - £52,392 to £58,434 per annum

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We are the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.

*University status awarded in or after 1992.

The School

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding academic who can supplement and strengthen our existing faculty.

The post holder will teach an appropriate mix of undergraduate and postgraduate computing modules within the School of Computing and Engineering commensurate with their technical knowledge and prior experience. They will also contribute to outreach activities and be proactive in student recruitment activities.

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to research, enterprise development and knowledge exchange within the computing field.

The Person

The ideal candidate should be a creative, collaborative, and passionate individual with a strong knowledge of current computing practice and be able to teach a range of computing subjects, including Cyber Security, Programming, Algorithms, Computer Logic and Architecture, Software Engineering, Database Design, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Evidence of teaching experience and an established research track record, or equivalent industrial experience, with high-quality outputs in a discipline relevant to computing are also required.

Applicants may hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field, or have significant industrial experience. In addition, they must have a demonstrable track record of research within this area and hold significant teaching experience within the Higher Education sector.

In addition to the online application form, applicants must submit a full academic CV, including a list of their recent peer-reviewed publications.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 19th August 2024.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof Phil Cox, Head of School of School of Computing and Engineering on philip.cox@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting

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