About LJMU
At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world, fueled by inspirational academics and professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.
About The School Of Computer Science And Mathematics
The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is dedicated to producing research that has real‑world application, boasting specialisms in immersive technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, trustworthy computing technologies and data science. Our academics have a strong track record of collaborating with industry, having worked with organisations such as the BBC, NHS, Panasonic and EPSRC, among many others. The School also partners with local, regional and national organisations through student placement, research, consultancy, short‑course activity and knowledge transfer projects.
What we’re looking for
As part of significant expansion across the University, the School is looking to grow faculty expertise within the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Cyber Security. Applicants with experience in Ethical Hacking, System Penetration, Secure Software Development, Information Security and Cryptography are welcomed; certification in Ethical Hacking is strongly desired.
You will be required to contribute to the continuing enhancement of courses within the Computer Science and Mathematics programmes, developing and delivering innovative and engaging curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Your role includes providing intellectually stimulating teaching, motivating and supporting students, conducting research in your area of expertise, and undertaking scholarly activities to ensure our curriculum remains up to date and meets the needs of students and employers. You may also contribute to outreach and engagement initiatives and interdisciplinary project areas. A PhD in a related subject or relevant professional experience from industry is required.
What we offer
This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research‑informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff through meaningful professional development, scholarship support and clear internal promotion routes.
- A low contractual 35‑hour week
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave
- Excellent pension scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Family friendly policies
- Car and travel loan schemes
For further information, please contact Dr Henry Forsyth (School Director), H.Forsyth@ljmu.ac.uk or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Leader), M.B.Hanneghan@ljmu.ac.uk. For other enquiries, contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk.
The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality Charter for promoting the careers of Women in STEM. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post; all appointments will be made on merit. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date unless otherwise stated.
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