Lecturer in Cyber Security


Company:	University West of England
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS16 1QY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

About this role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Cyber Security on a fixed-term basis until 31st July 2027. The Cyber Security area is very well established in the School of Computing and Creative Technologies at UWE, Bristol. We are recognised by NCSC as a Gold Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE), a status that was recently renewed and are the lead partner on the Unlockcyber outreach project.

We offer a BSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, an NCSC accredited MSc in Cyber Security, and a provisionally NCSC accredited Integrated degree apprenticeship taught at our partner Gloucester College in Cheltenham.

We have recently benefited from a substantial investment in research capacity by the university, have a community of active PhD students and collaborate closely with Industry and Government.

About you

You will either have a PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science or a closely related discipline, or else equivalent industry experience. Applications from experienced practitioners would always be welcomed.

Your expertise must be aligned with one or more of the CyBOK KAs, however we are particularly interested in enhancing our expertise within digital forensics.

The primary focus of this role will be teaching, and we will expect you to support teaching on our programmes, although you will be encouraged and supported in your research ambitions.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically 80 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Phil.Legg@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time post which is fixed term until 31st July 2027

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Next Steps

We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.

We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.

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