Assistant Professor-Information Systems & Technology/ Computer Engineering

Confidential Careers; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading private university in Kuwait invites applications for full-time Assistant Professors in IST or CE. Fall 2026 start. It offers internationally competitive salaries, research incentives, and opportunities for professional development.

Applicants join a diverse campus with facilities including Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and over 55 laboratories. Equal opportunity employer in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science/Computer Engineering from internationally accredited university.
• Publications in refereed journals, especially last five years.
• Demonstrable research capability and track record.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and undergraduate advising.
• Experience with RDBMS.
• Immersive technology experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).
• 2–3 years of work experience in a reputed university or company.

Responsibilities

• Teach, provide services, research and engage in professional development.
• Significantly advance research activities and publish in refereed journals.
• Develop and deliver courses and teaching materials.
• Prepare class activities, quizzes, assessments and exams.
• Support college and departmental activities with leadership and collegiality.
• Supervise and mentor students and lab instructors.
• Promote growth and participate in department meetings and committees.

Skills

Research capability

Teaching excellence

English (spoken & written)

Industry experience

Immersive technology

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

RDBMS

Job description

Leading private university in Kuwait is currently recruiting full-time faculty members as Assistant Professors for its IST or CE Department to start from Fall Semester 2026.

Being an equal opportunity employer, it offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, it is a diverse and inclusive environment. Its campus provides cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

Job Requirements

• A PhD Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or a related major from an internationally accredited university is required.
• Excellent publication records, in particular during the last five years.
• Pursue academic achievements and have a demonstrable research capability.
• Publish his/her research findings in refereed journals.
• Have a solid commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at undergraduate level.
• Prepare teaching materials, maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught.
• Have experience in RDBMS.
• Have experience in the fields of Immersive Technology is highly considered as an advantage.
• Have demonstrable skills in oral and written English.
• Having at least 2-3 years' work experience in a reputed university or company in a relevant department.
• Industry experience is a plus for this position.

Job Description

Faculty members are engaged in teaching, services, research and professional development tasks.

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Significantly contribute to the advancement of the research activities and publish research findings in refereed journals.
• Have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at undergraduate level.
• Prepare teaching materials, maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught.
• Develop and deliver courses to students.
• Prepare class activities, quizzes, assessments and exams.
• Passionately support the college and departmental wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality.
• Evaluate, monitor and mentor student academic progress.
• Supervise and assist students in all aspects related to the courses.
• Guide, lead and mentor students in research projects.
• Engage actively in promoting the growth of the university and participate in strategic activities and events.
• Participate in departmental and college meetings and activities.
• Serve and support functional activities of departmental committees.
• Supervise and support TAs and lab instructors.
• Undertake any other duties as may be directed by the Head of Department.