Skills

Research Spark

Job Specifications

About The Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Yulia Timofeeva (Head of Department) at y.timofeeva@warwick.ac.uk.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual to make a major contribution to teaching and administration within the Department across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The focus of this post will be to contribute to the development and delivery of teaching in the MSc specialist stream in Security, although the successful candidate should also be able to teach on other modules.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline. A strong background in security and cryptography is essential. The appointee will also be expected to demonstrate experience in teaching a range of Computer Science topics in higher education, delivering engaging and stimulating sessions that inspire students and spark their imaginations.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

The Department of Computer Science is committed to promoting equality and diversity, holding an Athena SWAN Bronze award which demonstrates this commitment.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns, and to those who have taken a career break.

For more information about the Department of Computer Science, please visit our website.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 10th November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

The First Attachment Should Include

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:

A CV outlining education and employment history (including your most recent employment) and any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

The Second Attachment Should Include

A cover letter outlining merits and most significant achievements and a teaching statement.

References

Applicants invited for an interview will need to ensure that each of their three referees emails a letter of recommendation to the Department at dcshodpa@warwick.ac.uk.

All essential criteria of the Job Description (JD) must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include in your application details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

An attractive pension scheme.
30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
Onsite childcare facilities.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against a

About the Company

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