Assistant Professor In Software Engineering

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Research funding

State-of-the-art facilities

Housing relocation allowance

Multicultural environment

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Department of CSIT at Abu Dhabi Main Campus. The role focuses on delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and contributing to departmental and college activities starting Fall 2026 (September 1, 2026).

The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda, publish peer- reviewed work, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the college's mission in engineering

Qualifications

• PhD in Software Engineering or closely related field.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong academic and professional background in Software Engineering.
• Experience teaching OO Design Patterns and Formal Methods preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, research and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop and teach courses across the department.
• Advise students and participate in departmental activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance education.
• Advance research contributions and university reputation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research agenda

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

OO Design Patterns

Formal Methods

Student engagement

Quality teaching

Education

PhD in Software Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

About This Job

Job Opening: Full-Time Faculty Position

Department of CSIT | Abu Dhabi University

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Department: Computer Science and Information Technology
• Campus: Abu Dhabi Main Campus
• Semester: Fall 2026
• Start Date: September 1, 2026

Requirements

• PhD degree in Software Engineering or a closely related field
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level
• Active research agenda with a record of peer-reviewed publications
• Strong academic and professional background in Software Engineering
• Experience teaching OO Design Patterns and Formal Methods is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, research and student engagement

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
• Research funding and publication support
• Access to university resources and state-of-the-art facilities
• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and multicultural academic environment
• Housing and relocation allowance

Job Description

The role of the Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering & Computer Science is to deliver high-quality education and contribute to the academic community through research and service. This position supports departmental and institutional goals by developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and participating in departmental and college activities. By collaborating with faculty and staff, the Assistant Professor enhances the educational experience and advances the college's mission. The successful outcome of this role includes innovative teaching methods, significant research contributions, and active service participation, all of which positively impact student learning and engagement, foster a collaborative academic environment, and enhance the college's reputation for excellence in engineering and computer science education.