Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security for Industry Experts in Manchester

Thinking about a change from industry?

If you're an experienced industry professional who enjoys mentoring colleagues, are a SME in your technical area, and want to explore teaching as a career option, this could be your next step.

At Manchester Metropolitan University, you'll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of IT professionals, by bringing your real‑world experience into a modern, industry‑focused learning environment.

We are keen to engage with you if you specialise in Cyber Security and are looking to join us as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer for a part‑time or full‑time career.

Why Make the Move to Education?

• Make a real impact – help students and apprentices launch successful careers in tech
• Stay hands‑on with modern development – teach current tools, frameworks, and practices
• Better work‑life balance – a more sustainable pace than many industry roles, in addition to a generous holiday entitlement of 35 days plus bank holidays and a Christmas break, coupled with a competitive pension scheme.
• Share your expertise – turn your experience into meaningful teaching and mentoring
• Structured pathways to progression from Lecturer to Professor through our Education, Pedagogy, and Citizenship (EPC) pathway.
• Support to transition – we'll help you develop as an educator, even if you've never taught before

Our Commitment to You

• Ongoing professional development (technical and teaching)
• Opportunities to stay connected with the industry
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• If you're coming from industry, we will support you in gaining teaching qualifications and developing your academic career
• Clearly defined career development and progression

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer

You'll design and deliver engaging, practical teaching across Levels 3–7 (foundation to postgraduate), including our highly regarded degree apprenticeships.

This isn't purely theoretical teaching—you'll:

• Teach modern practices in your tech areas (e.g. Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering, InfoSec, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Threat Intelligence)
• Work with apprentices employed in industry, bringing real‑world challenges into the classroom
• Design hands‑on projects and coding‑based learning experiences
• Help students build the skills employers actually need

You'll be part of a collaborative academic team that values innovation, industry relevance, and student success.

About You

We're looking for experienced computing professionals who are passionate about developing others, to join the Department of Computing and Mathematics.

• An interest in mentoring, coaching, or teaching others
• A desire to share your knowledge and support student success
• The ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly
• Significant industry experience is welcome or a PhD in Computer Science (or related field) is equally valued
• If you are an expert in Cyber Security, you may be currently working as a Security Analyst, Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker, Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Architect or Mentor.
• Strong experience in addressing real‑world cyber security challenges.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support under‑represented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.