Lecturer in Networking and Cyber Security (HE)

Job Overview:

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

Interview Dates: 3 September 2026

Standard Information:

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.

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£38,784 to £43,482 per annum. Grade: AC2

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