CS Associate Professor: Software Eng & Cybersecurity

Khalifa University Enterprise; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa University Enterprise invites applications for multiple faculty positions at Assistant and Associate Professor ranks, with exceptional candidates at the Full Professor level also considered. The department prioritizes Software Engineering, Quantum Computing (from a computer science perspective), and Cybersecurity, while outstanding candidates in other CS areas will also be considered.

Successful candidates will develop and sustain a high-impact research program, contribute to teaching at

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited, highly ranked institution.
• Strong record of research excellence demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Evidence of potential (for Assistant Professor) or established ability (for Associate/Full Professor) to secure competitive external research funding.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, mentoring, and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a high-impact, internationally visible research program
• Contribute to excellence in teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and early-career researchers
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with global partners
• Contribute to service at the departmental, university, and professional levels

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Funding ability

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

Khalifa University Enterprise invites applications for multiple faculty positions at Assistant and Associate Professor ranks, with exceptional candidates at the Full Professor level also considered. The department prioritizes Software Engineering, Quantum Computing (from a computer science perspective), and Cybersecurity, while outstanding candidates in other CS areas will also be considered.

Successful candidates will develop and sustain a high-impact research program, contribute to teaching at