University of Warwick
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Cyber Security (111856-0726)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Awinder Kaur - Head of Digital Technologies and Machine Intelligence (DTMI) - at Awinder.kaur@warwick.ac.uk
WMG is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) with experience in delivering and/or developing modules in Cyber Security and practice-led digital technologies.
We welcome candidates with strong expertise in areas such as:
- Security Operations Centres (SOC)
- Threat Hunting and Incident Response
- SIEM technologies and Security Information and Event Management
- Network traffic analysis and monitoring
- Proactive Cyber Defence
- Human Behaviour in Cyber Security
- Cyber Security consultancy
- Digital forensics, vulnerability assessment or penetration testing
This is an education-focused appointment and we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience of teaching in higher education, together with a passion for delivering high-quality, practice-led education and achieving excellent student outcomes. Candidates with strong research outputs but limited educational experience are unlikely to be shortlisted.
This is a one-year fixed-term appointment to provide maternity and long-term sickness cover. It offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to WMG’s Digital Technologies and Machine Intelligence education portfolio, working alongside an experienced and collaborative academic team delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with strong industry engagement.
About You
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of Cyber Security modules with a strong practical and industry-focused approach.
We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of:
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations
- Threat hunting and cyber defence
- Incident response
- SIEM platforms
- Network traffic analysis
- Human Behaviour in Cyber Security
- Cyber Security consultancy
- Risk management and security governance
Experience applying these skills within real-world environments and translating professional practice into engaging learning experiences is highly desirable.
For Assistant Professor appointments, candidates should hold a doctorate (or equivalent professional qualification together with a postgraduate qualification) in Cyber Security or a closely related discipline, together with experience of teaching within higher education or professional education.
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For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To Apply, Please Click APPLY Below And Submit An Application Form By The Closing Deadline. You Will Be Asked To Include Two Attachments
- CV
- Cover Letter
These Should
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date: 17 August 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2026 (depending on notice period)
Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
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- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
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