Job Description

Job Purpose

The Department of Computer Engineering (CE) in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) at the University of Sharjah (UOS) invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position(s) in Cybersecurity especially in Software Security fields such as Secure Software Design & Development, Secure Operating System, Secure Database, or any other closely related domains with a solid background in Computer Engineering commencing in September 2026.

The CE Department at UOS is committed to excellence in teaching, research and services to the university and community. It has ABET accredited B.Sc. undergraduate program in Computer Engineering. It also has Bachelor and Master in the Cybersecurity Engineering, M.Sc. program in Computer Engineering and PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UOS.

The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

Screening applications will continue until the position is filled.

Main Accountabilities & Expectations

Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Supervising postgraduate students' research projects and theses (Masters/PhD).
Contributing to the development of courses and programs (both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels) offered by the Department of Computer Engineering and accreditation especially ABET Accreditation and CAA of UAE.
Performing all assigned administrative tasks by the program/department, college, and university.
Contributing to the research activities and initiating research projects leading to effective publications in journals with high ranking and patents.
Mentoring and advising students at all levels.
Mentoring and advise junior faculty (if/when applicable).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Successful candidates are expected to possess the following:​

Ph.D. in the areas specified above with background in Computer Engineering or in closely related fields (From a reputable and internationally recognized University).
Experience in Secure software design, Secure Operating System, Secure Database, or allied domains.
Demonstrate a solid research record and be capable of teaching courses in their areas of expertise in addition to core courses in the Cybersecurity Engineering Program.
Industrial or postdoctoral experience is a plus.
Have demonstrated effective teaching experience in the fields mentioned above or closely related fields at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A strong record of accomplishment of research publications in refereed scholarly international journals with good impact factors.
Experience in supervising Senior Design Projects, Master and PhD Theses/Dissertations
Interest and experience in bridging links with industry and the community are also expected
Have a strong Engineering background


Required Skills:

Excellent teaching skills
Strong potential for high research quality
Excellent English command in both writing and delivering lectures
Elite academic ethics
Cooperative and teamwork oriented