Arden University
Lecturer in Cyber Security/Data Science (PG)– Manchester & Stratford
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Lecturer in Cyber Security/Data Science (PG)– Manchester & Stratford
**Lecturer in Data Science and Cyber Security – Arden University
Salary & Employment Details
- Salary: £44,822 – £49,399 per annum
- London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours per week: 37
- Reporting to: Senior Lecturer
- Department: Computing
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The Opportunity
Arden University is expanding its Computing team, presenting an exciting chance to shape the future of industry-focused postgraduate programmes in Data Science and Cyber Security. These roles allow professionals to influence emerging fields while delivering high-calibre education to the next generation of tech leaders.
About Arden University
A multi-award-winning, innovative higher education provider pioneering digital learning, Arden prioritises accessibility, career-centric education, and global impact. With bold expansion plans into new disciplines and locations, it remains committed to removing barriers to learning and empowering lifelong aspirants.
Our Mission: "To become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide."
About Our Department: Computing
Specialising in equipping students with practical, industry-relevant tech expertise, the Computing Department offers:
- Collaborative programmes co-designed with industry leaders
- Flexible learning formats
- Curriculum blending theory, cutting-edge tech, and real-world applications
- A dynamic community of scholars and students
About the Opportunity
Role Summary
Selected shortlisted candidates will join an academic team spanning the UK and Berlin, contributing to postgraduate excellence while championing:
- Innovative teaching and assessment methodologies
- Curriculum innovation, aligning programmes with industry demands
- Strong student support, including project/dissertation supervision
- Strategic engagement with external organisations
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Work Model: A hybrid arrangement (3–4 travel days on campus), adaptable to operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deliver, and evaluate postgraduate modules in Data Science/Cyber Security, ensuring up-to-date pedagogical practices
- Lectures utilising diverse formats to achieve inclusive, engaging learning experiences
- Student mentorship in dissertations, capstones, and industry-backed projects
- Active participation in curriculum updates, quality reviews, and programme enhancements
- Industry liaison to sustain programme relevance (e.g., invitations, guest lectures, assessments)
- Adherence to both academic duties (e.g., collation, examen boards) and administrative tasks
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
✅ A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience in) Data Science, Cyber Security, Computing, or allied disciplines ✅ Teaching experience in higher education or professional training environments ✅ Command of a specialist domain within one of these foci:
- Data Science: Machine learning, advanced analytics, big data frameworks, AI ethics/applications
- Cyber Security: Ethical hacking, threat intelligence, digital forensics, and security architecture ✅ Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills ✅ Alliance with learner-centred, evidence-based teaching principles and academic rigour
Desirable Additional Knowledge/Experience
🔥 Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure or CCNA) 🔥 Industry experience relevant to programmes in Data Science/Cyber Security 🔥 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), or interest in completing training
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Why Join Arden?
At Arden, your professional growth and work-life balance are prioritised through:
Working Benefits
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Generous Aviva pension plan (7% minimum employer contribution)
- BUPA cash plan for short-term healthcare cover
- Private medical insurance (role-specific) 💡 Perkbox benefits and student discounts for undergraduate courses 🎁 Family Study Discount for certified Arden learning 🎁 Access to our ‘Golden Ticket’ – donate a paid degree to any individual
Core Values Driving Our Community
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful – above all, Kindness unites us.
Application Closing Date
Sunday 5th July 2026 (Note: Arden reserves the right to close the application period earlier for naturellement reasons.)
Equity & Inclusion
Disability-Friendly: As a Disability Confident Employer, Arden extends interviews to candidates with disabilities, in line with the Disability Equality Act 2010.
Apply via the standard process, or select the checkbox in your application to confirm disability status.
Arden’s Commitment
"An equal opportunity employer, As embrace diversity in age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. Our culture thrives on developing our talent globally."**
Visa Notes
We welcome international applicants but cannot offer Sponsored Worker Visa sponsorship for all roles. Explore alternative visa pathways (e.g., self-funded въезд or life partner routes) if relocating to the UK.
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