Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

About the role

The School of InfoComm Technology is offering a 2-year contract position as Lecturer / Senior Lecturer for its Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF). The role nurtures the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through teaching and mentoring youth and adult learners, developing industry-relevant curriculum, designing authentic learning experiences, building industry partnerships and contributing to applied projects and educational innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver teaching and assessment materials for PET and CET students, with authentic, industry-relevant learning experiences.
• Develop and enhance the curriculum with industry practices, emerging technologies and innovative pedagogies.
• Mentor students and support their learning, professional development, education and career guidance and employability.
• Build industry partnerships for curriculum development, projects, internships, guest lectures and CET training.
• Integrate emerging technologies, including Generative AI, into teaching and learning, and promote responsible use.
• Stay up to date with cybersecurity trends and turn them into curriculum and learning activities.
• Take part in applied research, consultancy, industry projects and other school initiatives.
• Carry out administrative duties related to teaching and assigned responsibilities.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics or related technology fields.
• Strong expertise in one or more areas such as Cybersecurity Operations, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Web/Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, AI Security or related fields.
• Strong interest in teaching and mentoring youth and adult learners, able to turn industry experience into practical, engaging learning.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Assembly and/or other relevant programming or scripting languages, depending on area of expertise.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms for malware analysis, digital forensics, network/application security or security operations.
• Advantageous: experience with Generative AI, AI Security, Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Cloud Security or OT/ICS Cybersecurity; experience developing hands-on labs or industry projects; professional certifications in cybersecurity, cloud or related areas.