Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Software Enginering

Polytechnicpositions; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Software Engineering. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate strong research capabilities in Computer Science or related fields, with a focus on research publications, grant writing, and teaching excellence. Successful candidates will enhance the College's research initiatives and contribute to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. Applications are accepted through the university's online portal.

Qualifications

• Strong research record in computer science, data science, or AI.
• Evidence of teaching and student supervision excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Complement existing research at the College.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate course teaching.
• Create multidisciplinary research initiatives.

Skills

Research publications in Q1 journals

Experience writing research grants

Teaching excellence

Collaborative working

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Software Enginering

United Arab Emirates University

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The College of Information Technology (CIT), UAE University is looking to hire several faculty members for multiple positions in Computer Science and Data Science and AI to further strengthen its current research programs and create new multidisciplinary research initiatives and partnerships, across and beyond the university campus, critical to its long-term stability and growth. About the Positions: We seek faculty candidates with strong research records in the Computer Science, Data Science and AI areas. Positions are available at https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/. Successful candidates are expected to complement and enhance current research at the College and contribute to the teaching of both undergraduate and graduate courses across programs.

Candidates’ Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related area based on each advertised position from a reputable. In addition, candidates must demonstrate:

• An established record of discipline specific research publications in Q1 journals and top conferences.
• Experience writing and securing research grants.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and student supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across multiple departments and programs.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The UAEU and CIT are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and culture for students, staff, and faculty.

For more information about CIT, please visit https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cit/.

Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/. A completed application must include:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• A research statement, describing current and future research;
• A teaching statement, describing teaching philosophy;
• The names and contact information for at least three recommenders.

About the UAEU: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), #229 in QS World University Rankings 2026, is committed to innovation and excellence in research and education. As the country’s flagship university, UAEU aims to create and disseminate fundamental knowledge through cutting-edge research in areas of strategic significance to the nation and the region, promote the spirit of discovery and entrepreneurship, and educate indigenous leaders of the highest caliber.

PhD in Computer Science/AI/DS

Preferred Qualification

Strong research record in Q1 journals with evidence of obtained substantial research grant funding.

Close Date

2026-12-31

Department

Computer Science&Software Eng-(CIT)

Grade

21

Posting Number

4970

Position Number

301092