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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
WMG
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract for 12 months.
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Salary
£47,389 to £56,535 per annum
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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
[email protected]
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.
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About You
he 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.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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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.
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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
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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).
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