About the Role The role of HE Lecturer - Cyber Security here at Univercity Centre (UC) Leeds is to plan, deliver and assess essential curriculum to our students. The role requires essential knowledge of the Cyber Security industry and the ability to effectively deliver this content to learners.
The curriculum offered at UC Leeds is vocationally focused and diverse in nature. The institution holds Foundation Degree Awarding Powers and partnered with the Open University for Level 6 provision. We currently have over 1300 students studying across the range of courses we offer.
Our STEM department's curriculum portfolio comprises of a range of Foundation degrees and Top Ups within Digital, Computing and Science, Masters provision within Science and HNC/D's in Engineering alongside a number of apprenticeships.
We know that with our Higher Technical Qualifications portfolio, UC Leeds sits firmly as a leading institution that offers graduates the digital skills they need to be successful in employment.
Please apply as soon as possible as we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore the role may close before the advertised closing date.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
- Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
- Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.
- Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
- Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
- Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other evidence.
About You
- Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
- Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
- Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
- Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression.
- Has knowledge of Privilege Escalation and/or Kill-Chain Cyber Attack framework.
- Has knowledge / Experience in tools, methods and techniques that can be used in the Cyber investigation process'.
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 39 days
- Academic 44 days
- Senior Management 44 days
- Excellent Pension schemes
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements