Lecturer

Excellent opportunity for an early career academic in Cyber Security and Intelligence

• Salary Package: From $123,435 to $146,044 (Level B) p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing position
• Location: Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University (North Ryde)

THE ROLE

Macquarie University is seeking an engaged and collaborative Lecturer (Level B) with specialist knowledge of cyber security and cyber intelligence. The successful applicant will be expected to make a major contribution to teaching and leadership, including convening and teaching units across the cyber security or intelligence curricula at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also be expected to engage with relevant stakeholders in the community, government, and industry, and make an active contribution to the administration of the School, Faculty and University.

This full-time, permanent role will allow the successful candidate to teach, engage in professional leadership and work within a vibrant, research active department within the Faculty of Arts. This role is defined as 70% teaching and 30% service and leadership activities.

In the department, the post graduate courses in cyber security and intelligence, as well as undergraduate units focusing on the same, seeks to incorporate professional teachers with different disciplinary, theoretical, and professional orientations. The ability to teach and serve across these areas presents the opportunity to engage in a vibrant and active pedagogic space that opens students up to new knowledge that challenges our assumptions of national security. Our areas of interest within cyber intelligence are broad, including cyber security analysis, cyber intelligence, cyber war, disinformation, online extremism, and cyber analysis. This position will work closely with colleagues across our interdisciplinary department and, in the classroom, postgraduate students in each of the postgraduate courses are from a wide range of undergraduate degree areas and professional backgrounds.

ABOUT YOU

You will have either completed a PhD in cyber security or a related field or have a strong record of experience within the cyber intelligence industry. and be able to demonstrate experience in teaching in these cyber security and intelligence commensurate to this position opportunity. You will have a demonstrated record of impactful and engaging teaching in both the classroom and online learning environments, employing a range of innovative pedagogical practices. Your collaborative, collegial approach will ensure you perform effectively within an intellectually diverse and inter-disciplinary environment. You will have a critical approach to cyber-security, strategic security studies, and intelligence, and be able to challenge and inspire students and colleagues alike.

ABOUT US

The Discipline of Security Studies (within the School of International Studies), in the Faculty of Arts, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, professional learning, and opportunities for research in the many areas associated with security studies. It draws together senior academics and leading industry professionals specialising in research, theory and practice associated with security, and the protection of both the national interest and the rights of individuals and groups within society. It's principal areas of teaching and research centre on security and strategic security studies, cyber security, intelligence, and terrorism. Click here to learn more about us.

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TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting a cover letter, your CV, and a response to each of the following selection criteria demonstrating your suitability (the response section should not exceed four pages):

Essential Selection Criteria

• A PhD completed in cyber security, cyber intelligence or related field, or a higher degree such as a Juris Doctorate with a strong track record of industry experience.
• Experience developing and teaching units in applied national security focussed cyber security, governance risk & compliance, or cyber threat intelligence
• Capacity and passion for developing innovative teaching and learning approaches, including online teaching.
• A track record of contributing to administrative service in a university or professional setting.
• A record of enhancing, or potential to enhance, the University's reputation through engagement with relevant external stakeholders in cyber security.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in unit or course design in cyber security or similar related fields.
• A teaching specialty that complements the department's approach to cyber security or related fields.
• Capacity to supervise MRes or Higher Degree Research students in cyber security or similar related fields.

Note: This position is subject to the successful completion of an academic qualification check and may include a criminal history check.

Applicants must have valid Australian working rights as this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Role Enquiries: Professor Julian Droogan, Head of School at

Recruitment Enquiries: Mirna Alaaiddin, Talent Acquisition Officer at

Submission of Applications Open Until: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)

Why Work at Macquarie?

Macquarie University offers a collegial, innovative, and research-led environment where academics are empowered to achieve impact through teaching, scholarship, and engagement. Benefits include:

• 17% Superannuation
• Research development and grant support
• Career progression pathways and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Onsite childcare and health services
• Subsidised Sport & Aquatic Centre membership
• Staff wellbeing and professional development programs

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.