Part-time Lecturer – Testing & Hacking (Cyber Security)

About the role

HTW Berlin is looking for a part‑time lecturer to teach the “Testing & Hacking” module (B114) to 5th‑semester Bachelor students in Cyber Security and Business. The course runs in the Winter Semester 2026/27 and consists of four contact hours per week, delivered as a 180‑minute class.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver one 180‑minute hands‑on laboratory session each week in English.
• Prepare teaching materials, lab exercises and assessment criteria.
• Guide students through penetration‑testing methodologies and tool usage.
• Evaluate student reports and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe lab environment and ensure compliance with university regulations.

Required profile

• University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in penetration testing or offensive security (preferred).
• Ability to teach in English at university level.
• Availability for the Winter Semester 2026/27.

Required skills

• Fundamentals of penetration testing.
• Proficiency with penetration‑testing tools.
• Understanding of attacker techniques and Red‑Team operations.
• Capability to produce structured security assessment reports.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term part‑time contract for the winter semester.
• Remuneration of €45 per SWS (≈ €90 per 90‑minute teaching unit).
• Opportunity to work in a modern university lab environment.
• Professional development in an academic setting.