Lecturer in Cyber Security in Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Lecturer Grade F: £36,636- £46,049 per annum. Lecturer Grade G: £47,389 - £56,535 per annum.

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 19 April 2026

The Role

As part of its strategy to provide a world-class student education and experience, the School of Computing is looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Lecturer in Cyber Security and Dependability. The position is a 12 month fixed-term position from (approximately) July 2026 to July 2027. Come and join us herein our Urban Science Building based in the Newcastle Helix. We are keen to hear from applicants who have experience in the delivery and administration of teaching in a Higher Education environment. We are looking for academics at all stages of their career, from early career looking for your first opportunity to experienced Lecturers, who can contribute to our teaching offering and help shape our growing school.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of core modules, particularly in Cyber Security and Dependability, though we will also consider applicants with specialisms in other fields but an interest in Cyber Security.
• Experience of delivery using appropriate instruction methods and other pedagogic work, and in marking and assessing students’ work.
• Supervise students’ projects and dissertations and supervise students and staff engaged in higher degree work by research.
• Undertake, to a degree commensurate with career stage and experience, curriculum development work, planning, development and evaluation of courses and course materials, and supervise course provision.
• Participate in the administrative and management processes of the School.
• Contribute to the general life and work of the School of Computing, including helping to foster the academic community, being a good colleague, and contributing to the organisational and academic management of the school.
• Represent the discipline on School, Faculty or University committees/groups.
• Carry out administrative duties as assigned by the Head of School and the School Executive Board.

How do I apply?

Using our online application form, please complete the mandatory fields and upload the following documents by the closing date:

• A letter of application that includes the following, uploaded as one document in the ‘cover letter’ field in the online application form:
• A two page statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria required for the role outlined in ‘The Person’
• A one-page statement on your approach to teaching and how you believe you can contribute to the teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• An up-to-date CV/resume

What happens next?

We will be shortlisting applications in w/c 20th April, with invitations to interview being sent out in w/c 4th May. Interviews will take place online in w/c 27th April.

Supporting you

Professor Graham Morgan, Head of School at # if you want to discuss the opportunity in more detail. For more information about our academic groups please click here. For support with the application process please # would welcome requests for flexible working and depending on the needs of the role, blended working opportunities to work remotely as well as on campus may be considered. The hiring manager will discuss the requirements of the role, should you be invited to interview.

As a grade A sponsor, we are delighted to inform you that we can support with sponsorship should you be offered the opportunity and we are able to provide relocation packages for successful applicants who live outside of the North East of England. As a family friendly university, we welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible working opportunities (part time working, blended working) and would be open to discussions around this at interview stage. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their gender, disability, race, nationality, religion/belief and/or sexual orientation.

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• All levels experience in delivering excellent teaching in Cyber Security and Dependability in particular but also an interest in emerging trends in Computing Science.
• Evidence of teaching or assessment experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Evidence of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent skills in communication, both verbally and in written forms to create and present effective learning materials.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills to balance teaching, research and administration.
• Presentations at relevant conferences and workshops.

In addition, for Grade G Lecturers:

• Education experience – evidence of proven track record of teaching and assessment, introducing new insights to educational programmes, including technology enabled learning and experience in delivering laboratory/field sessions.

Desirable

• A developing or established portfolio of high-quality research and/or pedagogic scholarship.
• Evidence of undertaking a senior leadership role in the management of an academic unit.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior colleagues and PGR students.

Attributes & Behaviours

Essential

• Be approachable and supportive to student and staff colleagues.
• Be pro-active in championing the values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including in making learning more accessible and inclusive.
• Demonstrable commitment to our values.

In addition, for Grade G Lecturers:

• Potential to provide leadership to research or teaching teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• A first degree and PhD in a relevant field. Candidates nearing completion of a PhD will also be considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.