Instructor/ Assistant Professor - Information Security Engineering Technology

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an engaged academic to deliver undergraduate courses in cybersecurity, information security, and related disciplines in Abu Dhabi. You will develop hands-on laboratories, projects, simulations, and industry-based activities, while continuously improving materials and assessments.

The role involves supervising capstone and applied research projects, contributing to government and industry training programs, and engaging in funded research initiatives and collaborative

Qualifications

• PhD or related field from an internationally recognized university.
• Master's degree for Instructor with relevant academic/industry experience.
• MOHE equivalency for abroad graduates.
• Experience in higher education teaching and lab-based learning.
• Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Desirable: applied research, industry collaboration or training programs.
• Assistant Professor: research publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate courses in cybersecurity, information security, networking, software security, programming, and related computing disciplines.
• Develop hands-on labs, projects, simulations, case studies, and industry-based activities.
• Develop and improve course materials, assessments, labs, and resources.
• Supervise capstone and applied research projects.
• Contribute to cybersecurity training programs for government and industry partners.
• Engage in applied research, grants, and collaborative projects.
• Build partnerships with industry and government to enhance learning and employability.
• Support accreditation and outcome-based education requirements (ABET, CAA).
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, student competitions, and departmental projects.
• Participate in academic activities, mentoring, and division duties.

Skills

Higher education teaching

Technical training

Laboratory-based learning

Industry cybersecurity training

Applied research

Industry collaboration

Student mentoring

Education

PhD in Cybersecurity or related field

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

MOHE equivalency

Tools

Job description

This is an applied academic role suited to candidates who combine strong technical expertise with practical industry experience, teaching capability, and an interest in applied research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate courses in cybersecurity, information security, networking, software security, programming, and related computing disciplines.
• Develop and deliver practical, hands‑on learning experiences, including laboratories, projects, simulations, case studies, and industry-based activities.
• Develop and continuously improve course materials, assessments, laboratory environments, and technical learning resources.
• Supervise student capstone projects, applied research projects, and industry‑oriented technical projects.
• Contribute to professional and specialized cybersecurity training programs for government and industry partners.
• Participate in applied research, publications, research grants, industry‑funded projects, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Build and maintain industry and government partnerships to enhance student learning, applied research, training, and graduate employability.
• Support curriculum development, accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous program improvement, including ABET, CAA, and outcome‑based education requirements.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, student competitions, professional certification programs, and departmental projects.
• Participate in academic and departmental activities, including student mentoring, academic advising, committee work, and other responsibilities assigned by the Division.

Preferred Areas of Expertise

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Cybersecurity & Information Security

• Security Operations / SOC
• Network Security
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Malware Analysis
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Security Architecture

Software & Emerging Technologies

• Secure Software Engineering
• Application Security
• Programming and Scripting
• AI/ML for Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• IoT Security
• Embedded Systems Security
• Blockchain and Emerging Security Technologies

Qualifications

• Assistant Professor: PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized university.
• Instructor: Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized university., with relevant academic and/or industry experience.
• Equivalency from MOHE if graduated from abroad.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching, technical training, laboratory‑based learning, or professional cybersecurity training.
• Strong practical knowledge and hands‑on experience with relevant cybersecurity technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Experience in applied research, technical projects, industry collaboration, or cybersecurity training programs is highly desirable.
• For Assistant Professor applicants, a record of research publications and/or applied research is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience and professional engagement in cybersecurity or related fields will be an advantage.

Preferred Professional Certifications

Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable, including:

• CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CHFI, DFE
• GIAC certifications
• Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet certifications
• Microsoft, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security certifications
• Python PCEP, PCAP, PCPP
• Oracle SQL Developer

Experience: A minimum of 3 years teaching experience after the terminal degree.