Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing

De Montfort University Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University Dubai seeks an experienced Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Informatics with a specialist focus on cybersecurity, penetration testing and ethical hacking. You will contribute to delivering a high-quality student‑centred academic experience across Computer Science programmes, combining academic knowledge with current industry practice.

You will design and deliver hands‑on cybersecurity activities, supervise projects, and actively participate in curriculum

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computing or a closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification, Master’s or equivalent, in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• A completed Doctorate (PhD or Professional Doctorate) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security or a closely related discipline.
• The candidate’s highest academic qualification must be attested by the UAE MOFA, and candidates must hold or be able to obtain the UAE Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate as required.
• Experience teaching Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security or closely related subjects within Higher Education.
• Practical experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment or security testing.
• Experience designing and delivering hands‑on cybersecurity laboratory activities using industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and workshops across Computer Science and Informatics, with emphasis on cybersecurity and penetration testing.
• Design and deliver practical, hands‑on cybersecurity activities within safe laboratory environments.
• Develop, set, mark and moderate assessments in line with University regulations and quality standards.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student learning, progression and attainment.
• Use digital learning technologies and inclusive teaching approaches to support diverse student cohorts.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations in cybersecurity and computing.
• Contribute to module and programme design, review and enhancement.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Penetration testing

Ethical hacking

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Secure computing

Digital teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Information Security / Computing

Master's degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity / Information Security / Computer Science

Doctorate (PhD or Professional Doctorate) in Cybersecurity / CS / Info Sec

FHEA or equivalent teaching qualification

Professional cybersecurity certification (OSCP / OSWE / CEH / CREST / CISSP / GIAC)

Tools

Kali Linux

Nmap

Wireshark

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

De Montfort University Dubai seeks an experienced Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Informatics with a specialist focus on cybersecurity, penetration testing and ethical hacking. You will contribute to delivering a high-quality student‑centred academic experience across Computer Science programmes, combining academic knowledge with current industry practice.

You will design and deliver hands‑on cybersecurity activities, supervise projects, and actively participate in curriculum