Assistant Professor for Computer Engineering

Gulf Facilities General Trading & Contracting Company; Kuwait City; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Kuwait is seeking an Assistant Professor for Computer Engineering, specializing in Computer Vision, Network Security, and AI. The position requires a PhD and aims to foster excellent teaching and impactful research in a modern educational environment. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and contribute to the university's mission of academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience post-PhD.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Capable of independent and multidisciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conducting impactful research in fields like Computer Vision and Cyber Security.
• Collaborating with university research centers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor for Computer Engineering

Gulf Facilities General Trading & Contracting Company

Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at GUST invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Computer Engineering, specializing in Computer Vision, Network/Cyber Security, Hardware in Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics, starting Fall 2025. Note: The State of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering or a closely related field from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or Western European university.
• At least three years of teaching experience post-PhD.
• Excellent communication skills in English, ambitious, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, with an expectation to publish high-quality research and collaborate with GUST research centers.

GUST (Gulf University for Science & Technology) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university. It offers programs in Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Business, including an MBA. GUST is accredited by ABET/CAC, ACA, QAA, AACSB, NOSS, and CEA.

The College of Engineering & Architecture aims for excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaboration with local and regional communities, fostering leadership, ethics, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.

The GUST campus features modern facilities designed for active learning, reflecting the university's vision of higher education in Kuwait. Kuwait is located in Western Asia, in the Middle East, at the northern edge of Eastern Arabia, on the Persian Gulf.