Cybersecurity Associate/Assistant Professor

Job Description

CUD Faculty Positions in Cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD in Cybersecurity.
• Candidates should have a strong record of teaching, research, and industry engagement in Cybersecurity or AI applications in cybersecurity.
• Proficiency In With Open Cybersecurity Tools.
• Candidates Should Demonstrate Practical Experience With Widely Used Open-source Cybersecurity Tools And Frameworks, Such As
• Experience using and teaching open-source penetration testing and security assessment tools from the OWASP ecosystem (e.g., OWASP ZAP, OWASP Dependency-Check, OWASP Juice Shop).
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, web application security testing, and secure coding practices using OWASP tools and methodologies.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – by ISC2, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – by ISACA, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – by ISACA, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) – by Offensive Security, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) – by Global Information Assurance Certification, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) – by Global Information Assurance Certification or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – by EC-Council) are preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Assistant Professor – Minimum 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience in a top 300 QS-ranked university, with curriculum development and graduation project supervision experience.
• Associate Professor – Minimum 5 years of undergraduate/graduate teaching experience in a top 500 QS-ranked university, with MSc/PhD supervision experience. Familiarity with ABET accreditation is preferred.

Teaching Areas

• Teaching will span the key areas in Cybersecurity and general computing courses:
• Foundations of Computer Science, AI and Machine Learning, providing core principles and algorithms;
• Operating systems, data structure, data mining, algorithms and software paradigms, focusing on cutting-edge techniques, large language models and emerging models;
• Network Security, Cryptographic Algorithms, Software Vulnerability, Security Threats and Risk Analysis, Mobile and Wireless Security, and Penetration Testing and Ethical hacking; and
• Professional Practice and Research, fostering project management, industry engagement, and scholarly inquiry.

Research Focus

• Successful Candidates Will Drive High-impact Research, Producing 2–10 Publications In Reputable, Peer-reviewed Journals (preferably Q1/Q2 Scopus-indexed, Commensurate With Academic Rank).
• Research Should Advance Innovation In Computer Science, Applied Science And Cybersecurity While Addressing Global Challenges Through The Following Thematic Areas
• AI-based intrusion detection systems
• Malware detection and classification using machine learning
• Adversarial machine learning and AI security
• Automated threat intelligence and security analytics
• Behavioral anomaly detection in networks and systems
• AI Cybersecurity policy and ethics – shaping responsible innovation and governance frameworks.
• All research is expected to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

• SDG 4: Quality Education

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the program’s subject matter expert, supporting the Program Chair/Coordinator in operations and ensuring curriculum alignment with CUD, industry needs, and the latest developments in the field.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI and related fields, ensuring engaging delivery, updated syllabi, and timely grading.
• Supervise student projects, internships, and theses, while advising students—especially those at academic risk.
• Contribute to curriculum design, course development, and continuous program improvement.
• Conduct research, publish in reputable journals, and engage with industry to advance applied AI practice.
• Participate in academic governance, accreditation processes, faculty meetings, and professional development.
• Engage in community outreach, industry collaborations, and represent CUD at professional events.
• Our Eligible Employees Enjoy Competitive Compensation And Benefits, Including
• Generous academic annual leave
• Tax-free salary
• Housing allowance
• Annual flights for self, spouse, and dependent children
• Children’s education allowance
• Relocation/shipping allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• International health insurance
• In-house visa and relocation support services
• Full access to campus facilities
• Research and innovation funding support