"REQ000373 - Lecturer in Cyber Security, The Scotland Academy, Wuxi Taihu University (WTU), China"

The Scotland Academy, Wuxi Taihu University, China

REQ000373 - Lecturer in Cyber Security, The Scotland Academy, Wuxi Taihu University (WTU), China

Salary: The salary range for the role is £50,253 – £56,535, with initial placement likely to be at the starting point of the scale, subject to experience plus £5,000 International Teaching Payment granted on completion of a successful probation

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 36 months

The University of the West of Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic academic with a relevant undergraduate degree and a doctoral qualification (or near completion) to contribute to delivering an outstanding, research-informed student experience. The successful candidate will be actively involved in curriculum design, teaching, assessment, and educational research, with a strong understanding of contemporary pedagogies such as co-creation and active learning. Experience with digital education and online learning environments is essential, along with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and high professional standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant academic community that values excellence in education, research, enterprise, and international engagement.

The postholder will design and deliver high-quality teaching in Cyber Security, covering areas such as Network Security, Cloud Computing, Digital Forensics, and Ethical Hacking. Responsibilities include module coordination, assessment, programme development, and participation in quality enhancement initiatives. They will maintain scholarly activity to ensure teaching is research-informed, supervise research students, and contribute to enterprise activities including CPD and consultancy. The role is ideal for someone passionate about shaping the future of computing education and research in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Scotland Academy and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) partnership offer the following programs:

• BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security
• BEng (Hons) in Engineering Management
• BSc (Hons) in Web and Mobile Development

The post holder will reside in China teaching in the Scotland Academy on behalf of the University of the West of Scotland.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• An undergraduate qualification in a Cyber Security or related subject area
• A PhD in a relevant area
• Evidence of experience of learning, teaching and assessment in higher education
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogies
• Evidence of published research profile commensurate with career stage
• Evidence of experience in module/programme administration
• Evidence of experience in designing and delivering co-creative and active learning and assessment
• Evidence of familiarity with online learning environments and the principles of digital education

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