Lecturer (Cybersecurity) – School of Engineering

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

The successful candidate will:

• Facilitate learning units covering fundamental cybersecurity concepts (threats, risk management, and basic security technologies), network security, cloud computing principles, and foundational software systems.
• Supervise student projects and provide academic guidance.
• Develop and update training materials and student assessments.
• Support curriculum reviews and academic operations.
• Stay current with emerging technology trends, integrate updated practices into teaching, and support industry-aligned learning initiatives.

[What we are looking for]

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Solid grounding in cybersecurity fundamentals, coupled with broad-based knowledge in cloud computing architecture and services, and basic software development principles.
• Experience or familiarity with standard security tools, cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and common software environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a clear interest in teaching, guiding, and supporting learners.
• Certifications (Advantage): Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or CEH.