Assistant/Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
- Location
- United Arab Emirates
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Education & Training
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 31 Dec 2026
About the role
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is recruiting an Assistant/Associate Professor in Cybersecurity for its College of Information Technology in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. This is a teaching and research appointment at the UAE's flagship public university. The post holder will develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity, mentor students across the college's programmes, and help strengthen the college's existing research activity. A central expectation is to build new multidisciplinary research partnerships with colleagues inside the university and with external partners, and to contribute to the growth of the cybersecurity research programme. Applicants must hold a PhD in cybersecurity or a closely related field, with a strong publication record in leading Q1 journals and top conferences and a track record of winning competitive research grants. Applications close on 31 December 2026 and are submitted online through the UAEU jobs portal with a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement and three referees. If you meet the requirements and want to build your academic career at a leading public university, apply now through the application link provided.
Requirements
PhD in cybersecurity or a closely related field Strong publication record in leading Q1 journals and top conferences Track record of success in winning competitive research grants Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses Ability to build multidisciplinary research partnerships
Skills
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