Instructor in Information Technology

Polytechnicpositions; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Instructor in Cybersecurity. Ideal candidates will hold an MSc or PhD in Cybersecurity/Information Security, have strong hands-on experience, and demonstrate teaching capabilities in related areas. Responsibilities include teaching courses, enhancing lab experiences, and delivering workshops. The closing date for applications is August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MSc or a Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with industrial certification.
• Professionally certified in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and labs in Cybersecurity.
• Complement and enhance teaching Labs at the College.
• Offer workshops and training sessions to enhance student learning.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience

MSc or PhD in Cybersecurity/Information Security

Teaching experience

Education

MSc or Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security

Job description

Overview

The College of Information Technology (CIT), UAE University is looking to hire an instructor in Cybersecurity and related areas with hands-on experience to teach courses and labs. About the Positions: We seek candidates with MSc or PhD in Cybersecurity/Information Security with teaching experience of hands-on courses and labs. Successful candidates are expected to complement and enhance current teaching Labs at the College and contribute to the enhancement of the learning experience of the students through offering workshops and training sessions.

Candidates’ Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MSc or a Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security. In addition, candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience based on having industrial certification related to the position.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The UAEU and CIT are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and culture for students, staff, and faculty. For more information about CIT, please visit https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/cit/.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• A teaching statement, describing teaching philosophy;
• The names and contact information for at least three recommenders.

About the UAEU: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), #229 in QS World University Rankings 2026, is committed to innovation and excellence in research and education. As the country’s flagship university, UAEU aims to create and disseminate fundamental knowledge through cutting-edge research in areas of strategic significance to the nation and the region, promote the spirit of discovery and entrepreneurship, and educate indigenous leaders of the highest caliber.

Qualifications

MSc in a related area

Preferred Qualification

Strong hands-on experience and professional certification profile

Close Date

2026-08-31

Department

Information Systems & Security-(CIT)

Grade

25

Posting Number

4818

Position Number

311940

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com