Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Modern Cybersecurity

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor's and master's degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students. Located strategically near the Palm and the Burj Khalifa, the University benefits from the huge investment and innovation opportunities the city is known for globally.

*QS World University Rankings 2024 **Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

About the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health

The School of Computer Science at UOWD is a vibrant and growing academic unit offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs aligned with contemporary industry and research priorities. The School places strong emphasis on modern computing disciplines, applied research, and high‑quality teaching supported by industry engagement.

Driven by increasing student enrolments in Cybersecurity and Computer Science majors, and the recent launch of the Master of Applied Cybersecurity, the School is expanding its academic capacity to strengthen teaching, research output, and postgraduate supervision in this critical discipline.

About the Role

UOWD invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor role in Modern Cybersecurity. This is a new appointment supporting program growth at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The role is balanced across teaching and research, with a full teaching load and strong expectations for research productivity, postgraduate supervision, and contribution to the academic development of the School.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering core and specialist cybersecurity subjects, supervising Master’s research, and contributing to UOWD’s research profile in modern cybersecurity.

The appointee will teach across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, which may include:

Postgraduate / Specialisation Subjects

• MACS901 – Advanced Network Security & Threat Detection
• MACS902 – Modern Cryptography
• MACS903 – Secure Software Development & Penetration Testing
• MACS904 – Cloud, IoT & Emerging Technologies Security
• MACS905 – Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
• MACS906 – Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership
• MDT917 – Cyber Security Practitioner

Undergraduate / Core Subjects

• CSIT302 – Cyber Security
• CSCI369 – Ethical Hacking
• CSCI368 – Network Security
• CSIT110 – Fundamental Programming with Python
• CSIT114 – System Analysis
• CSIT115 – Data Management & Security
• CSIT121 – Object‑Oriented Design & Programming
• CSCI251 – Advanced Programming
• CSCI235 – Database Systems
• CSIT314 – Software Development Methodologies

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Supervision of Master’s dissertations and research projects
• Use of modern, interactive, and technology‑enabled teaching approaches

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong and sustained research profile, including:

• A minimum of ten (10) peer‑reviewed journal publications in the last five years
• Publications indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science
• Evidence of secured research funding and grant activity
• Engagement in interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Clear alignment of research agenda with modern cybersecurity themes

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Selection Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A PhD in Computer Science, with a doctoral thesis in Cybersecurity
• A Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Ideally at least 4 years of teaching experience at an internationally recognized institution
• Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science
• Demonstrated expertise in modern cybersecurity tools, technologies, and practices
• Proven ability to teach large undergraduate and postgraduate classes
• Strong research track record in cybersecurity
• Fluency in the English language (both spoken and written)
• Excellent communication skills

Candidates not meeting these criteria will not progress to interview.

Desirable Attributes

• Prior teaching experience in the GCC or similar international contexts
• Industry experience in advanced cybersecurity systems or the IT/technology sector
• Ability to integrate practical, hands‑on cybersecurity tools into teaching and research

Compensation and Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional and dynamic team of highly respected educators from over 50 different countries and exposure to students from over 100 nationalities.

The University offers an expatriate package, which is an attractive tax-free salary. The expatriate package includes six weeks of paid leave per year, annual flight allowance and private medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, life and disability insurance, and education allowance for dependents. The University is located in Knowledge Park, Dubai and has excellent teaching, learning and research facilities as well as access to Library resources that meets international standards.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph

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