Overview
Senior Teaching Fellow- Cyber Security (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
| Job Reference: | 434 |
| Job Title: | Senior Teaching Fellow- Cyber Security |
| Job Location: | DMU London Campus (The AMP) |
| Full-time/Part-time: | Full-time |
| Employee Weekly Hours: | 37.00 |
| Salary: | £44,746.00 – £51,753.00 |
| Closing Date: | 18/05/2026 |
Main duties and responsibilities
Employer: Staff at DMU London are employed by Innovative Educational Partnerships Limited (IEPL)
DMU London is a key part of the University’s growth strategy, serving as a specialist postgraduate campus focused on teaching excellence. With an emphasis on sustainability, digital innovation and employability, it offers students the opportunity to study in a globally connected city within a supportive, career-focused environment.
Role
We are seeking a Senior Teaching Fellow in Cyber Security to join DMU London at a key stage in its growth. This role involves delivering high-quality, industry-informed postgraduate teaching in Cyber Security and related areas, including the applied use of AI, while creating engaging, practice-based learning experiences. This is a strong opportunity to join a growing London campus and support a postgraduate offer focused on responsible innovation, professional relevance, and student success.
Key responsibilities
Delivering postgraduate teaching in Cyber Security and related areas, including applied AI, while acting as Module Leader and contributing to the wider portfolio. Designing innovative, industry-informed teaching and assessment, supporting programme development, and providing academic leadership, mentoring, and line management. Engaging with industry partners to enhance relevance, and supporting recruitment, marketing, and student engagement aligned with DMU London’s growth.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated and collaborative academic or industry professional with strong expertise in Cyber Security and a genuine commitment to high-quality teaching.
The successful candidate will bring the ability to combine subject knowledge with strong teaching practice, creating learning experiences that are engaging, applied and responsive to the needs of a diverse postgraduate student body. You will be comfortable working across teaching, curriculum development and wider academic responsibilities, and will be able to contribute positively to a collegial and ambitious academic team.
Personal Qualities
An organised, proactive, and solution-focused individual who works effectively both independently and in teams, managing priorities and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates flexibility, a willingness to support wider role needs, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, alongside ongoing professional development and continuous improvement of practice.
Contact
Informal queries may be directed to Dr Swati Virmani, Head of Academic (swati.virmani3@dmu.ac.uk)
Competencies
Skills
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
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