"Lecturer / Associate Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Networking"

Position Details

• Full Time | Continuing  
• Academic Level A | $88,842 - $107666 pa | 17% Super I View Position Description
• Academic Level B | AU$ 113211- $133974 pa | 17% Super I View Position Description
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country /Australia
• View Candidate Brochure

About the Role:

Flinders University is seeking a motivated and industry-engaged Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Networking to contribute to high-quality teaching and impactful research aligned with the University’s strengths in computing, cybersecurity, networking and digital forensics.

The Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Networking will contribute across:

• High-quality, ethical research in cybersecurity, networking and/or digital forensics aligned with College research strengths
• Innovative, student-centred teaching using contemporary, flexible and multi-mode delivery
• Development and coordination of topics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs Supervision and mentoring of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (commensurate with level)
• Collaboration and engagement with industry and external stakeholders to enhance teaching, learning and research outcomes

This position is open to domestic candidates with Australian Work Rights.

About You

You are a collaborative and student-focused academic or emerging academic with expertise in cybersecurity and networking and a commitment to high-quality teaching and scholarship. You bring strong technical knowledge, contemporary discipline skills, and the ability to contribute to both education and research outcomes.

Your expertise may include areas such as cybersecurity operations, network security, secure systems, digital forensics, cloud and infrastructure security, or applied networking technologies.

You will bring:

• A completed PhD (Lecturer level) or progress toward/completed higher qualification (Associate Lecturer level) in cybersecurity, networking, digital forensics, or a closely related computing discipline
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in tertiary teaching, including curriculum design and delivery across face-to-face and online modes, or strong potential to develop these capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver topics in cybersecurity, networking and digital forensics at introductory and advanced levels
• A research track record appropriate to career stage, including quality publications and/or emerging research capability
• Industry certifications or capability to deliver vendor-certified curriculum (e.g., Cisco CCNA Instructor, CyberOps Instructor or similar) (Desirable)

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Why Flinders University?

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV and a three-page Suitability Statement addressing the key position capabilities of the relevant position description:
• Academic Level A | View Position Description
• Academic Level B I View Position Description
• For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to please contact Associate Professor Carl Mooney

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday, 23 February 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

23 Feb 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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