Summary
Ahlia University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Cybersecurity in its College of Information Technology. The role includes teaching cybersecurity courses, developing curricula, conducting research, supervising students, and contributing to academic service and program development. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD and have higher-education teaching experience and a record of research publications. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or CCSP are considered an asset.
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Assistant/Associate Professor – Cybersecurity
The College of Information Technology is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, engage in scholarly research, supervise students, and participate in academic service and program development within the college.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in cybersecurity, including but not
limited to:- Network Security
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Digital Forensics
- Information Security Management
- Cryptography
- Develop new course materials, update existing curricula, and ensure alignment with
industry standards. - Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in reputable journals and conferences.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate student projects, theses, and research work.
- Engage in academic advising and mentoring of students.
- Contribute to program accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in departmental committees and college-wide academic activities.
- Collaborate with industry and government entities to support research, training, and community engagement initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated research record with publications in recognized, indexed journals.
- Relevant teaching experience at the higher education level.
- Strong expertise in one or more cybersecurity domains (e.g., Al security, network
defense, forensics, malware analysis, cloud security). - Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CISM, CCSP) are considered an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Rank Requirements
Assistant Professor:
Evidence of research potential and emerging scholarly contributions.
Associate Professor:
A strong publication record, proven teaching excellence, and demonstrated academic
service and leadership.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research statement
- List of publications
Please submit all the application materials in a single file to human resources directorate [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interviews.
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