Adjunct Faculty – Cybersecurity and Applied Computing

Curtin University Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Cross-campus collaboration andResearch

Job summary

Curtin University Dubai is seeking an experienced academic to deliver lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops in cybersecurity and computing. The role involves setting and marking exams, providing timely feedback, and guiding students academically.

You will coordinate internships and industry placements, contributing to employability initiatives. Preference is given to candidates with doctoral-level qualifications and strong communication skills for a dynamic, cross-campus research environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or related field.
• 3-5 years industry and/or teaching experience, primarily in cybersecurity.
• Expertise in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security or SOC.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops in cybersecurity and computing units.
• Set and mark examinations, assignments, projects and other assessments.
• Provide timely feedback and academic guidance to students.
• Coordinate internships, industry placements and employability initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity/IS/CS

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops in cybersecurity and computing units
• Set and mark examinations, assignments, projects and other assessments
• Provide timely feedback and academic guidance to students
• Coordinate internships, industry placements and employability initiatives

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or related field
• 3-5 years industry and/or teaching experience, primarily in cybersecurity
• Expertise in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security or SOC
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certifications
• Applied AI/Machine Learning knowledge
• Higher education teaching experience
• Familiarity with Blackboard, Canvas or Moodle

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Cross-campus collaboration and research opportunities

About the Company

Curtin University Dubai is part of the Curtin University network, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.