Assistant/Associate Professor

Job description / Role

Job Description

The College of Information Technology (CIT) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites highly qualified individuals to apply for a faculty position in Computer and Network Engineering. The CIT seeks candidates who can contribute to its growing undergraduate and graduate programs in information technology and computing through excellence in teaching and research. Candidates with multidisciplinary and applied research are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 UAE University. The successful candidate should preferably have research interests in the general area of Internet of Things with emphasis on embedded systems (sensors, platforms, operating systems, etc.), protocols, wireless communication, hardware and software co-design, and cyber-physical systems. Experience with simulation, modeling, prototyping and evaluation of embedded systems in addition to embedded system applications development is highly desirable.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in computer/electrical engineering, computer science, computer systems engineering or a closely related field, demonstrated record of research accomplishments in applied/informatics-related information technology research, experience writing and securing grants, and effective and innovative teaching. Practical or industrial experience related to any of the areas above is a plus. Faculty rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The College has undergraduate degrees in information technology, computer science, information Security and computer engineering. The college is also home to three master programs and one doctorate program in information technology.

The BS in Information Technology program is ABET accredited. The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the nation's premier research university in the UAE and is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

The application package should have full curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and future research interests, evidence of excellence in research, grantsmanship and teaching, and the names and contact information for three letters of reference. English is the language of instructions and communication in the CIT.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
• Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field.
• The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must.
• Industrial and professional experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualification
• The successful candidate should preferably have research interests in the general area of Internet of Things with emphasis on embedded systems (sensors, platforms, operating systems, etc.), protocols, wireless communication, hardware and software co-design, and cyber-physical systems.
• Experience with simulation, modeling, prototyping and evaluation of embedded systems in addition to embedded system applications development is highly desirable.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.