Ph.D in Cybersecurity

Al Ain University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 360,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ain University in Abu Dhabi/Al Ain invites applications for an Associate Professor in Cybersecurity. The role includes delivering courses, evaluating student progress, and contributing to curriculum development.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Applied Cybersecurity or related field, has 5+ years of university teaching experience, and a strong research record in Scopus-indexed journals. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required with technology-enabled teaching skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of university teaching experience.
• Research published in journals indexed in Scopus.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Dedication to renewing, developing curricula and course management.
• Proficiency in English & Arabic, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in Cybersecurity.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Teach specialized Cybersecurity courses and related subjects.
• Engage in quality research and publish in reputable journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course management.
• Support accreditation initiatives at local and international levels.
• Engage in community and university initiatives and projects.

Skills

Languages

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Cybersecurity or related

Tools

e-learning platforms

Presentation software

Technology-enhanced teaching

Job description

Reference Number: 455 Al Ain

Job title: Associate Professor in Cybersecurity.

Campus: Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

Qualification: Ph.D. in Applied Cybersecurity or relevant

Job Description

• Develop and deliver courses to students in the specified discipline areas of study.
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to improve and sustain student success.
• Ability to teach a variety of specialized courses, and other courses related to Cybersecurity specialization.
• Engage and conduct quality research and publish in journals of high repute.
• Support and engage in curriculum development, and course management aligned with University and college’s standards.
• Contribute effectively to the college and university initiatives, and participate in constructive proposals and projects.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives at local and international levels.
• Promote and guide students to envision their future careers in a local, regional and international context and ensure that they are equipped to meet this challenge.
• Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning.
• Initiate and participate in effective community engagement activities aiming to benefit the AAU and local community.

General Conditions

• A proven track record of teaching excellence at the university level, having 5+ years of experience in university teaching.
• Research published in journals indexed in the Scopus database.
• Dedication to continued professional development.
• Dedication to renewing, developing, and proposing curricula.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English & Arabic orally and in writing.
• Advanced use of technology in the education process (delivering classes via presentations, using e-learning systems, reports, etc.).

Willingness to provide all necessary and required services to the university and college.