Assistant Professor /Associate Professor in Cybersecurity Engineering

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The Department of Computer Engineering (CE) in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) at the University of Sharjah (UOS) invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position(s) in Software Security domains with a solid background in Computer Engineering, starting September 2024.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels, along with a proven research capability to develop and sustain funded research programs. Candidates should publish their findings in refereed journals and actively contribute to the growth of UOS.

The successful candidates are expected to:

1. Hold a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or closely related fields from a reputable and internationally recognized university.
2. Have effective teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in relevant fields.
3. Maintain a strong record of research publications in refereed international journals with good impact factors.
4. Possess experience in supervising senior design projects, master's, and PhD theses/dissertations.
5. Show interest and experience in industry and community engagement.
6. Have a solid engineering background.

The CE Department at UOS is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. It offers an ABET-accredited B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, along with Master's programs in Cybersecurity Engineering, and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The roles include:

1. Teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
2. Supervising postgraduate research projects and theses.
3. Contributing to curriculum development and accreditation efforts.
4. Performing administrative tasks.
5. Engaging in research activities, publishing in high-ranking journals, and pursuing patents.
6. Mentoring and advising students and junior faculty.

Required Skills

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or related fields from a reputable university.
• Experience in secure software design, secure operating systems, secure databases, or related domains.
• A solid research record with the ability to teach relevant courses and core courses in Cybersecurity Engineering.
• Industrial or postdoctoral experience is advantageous.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• Excellent teaching skills and high research potential.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

The application should include a cover letter, detailed CV, research and teaching statements, and course information. The language of instruction and communication is English. Applications will be screened until the position is filled.