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

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

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.

Join our academic team and be part of our growth!

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.

Why University College Birmingham?

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.

Benefits:

• 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

Extra Information:

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 23rd August 2026.

Interview Date - Thursday 3rd September 2026.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; 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, may also be considered for this role.