Position Code

1012194

Position Title

Open Rank Faculty -Computer Science

Department

College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Years of Experience

2-10

Closing Date

31 December 2024


Description


Open rank faculty - Computer Science

Khalifa University is a leading academic institution dedicated to providing world-class
education, research, and innovation.

The Department of Computer Science within the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Khalifa University covers a wide array of fields including information systems, computer
and information security, software engineering, Internet of Things, embedded
systems, computer vision, artificial intelligence, among others. The faculty
members conduct cutting-edge research on a wide range of topics within these
fields. The department provides Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer
Science and M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science.
The department invites applications for multiple positions in all areas of
Computer Science at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Special
consideration will be given to candidates in the areas of Software Engineering,
Databases, and Quantum Computing. Exceptional candidates at the Full
Professor level with at least two years of experience in that rank will also be
considered. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited
to, software engineering, databases, quantum computing, operating systems,
artificial intelligence, and machine learning.


Qualifications


A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or
related disciplines from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be
given to candidates with education from and/or previous service
in distinguished institutions of higher education. The successful candidates will
join a vibrant and forward-thinking department with a focus on cutting-edge
research and excellence in education. We are seeking candidates, preferably
specialized in Software Engineering, Data Bases, and Quantum Computing, to
contribute to our academic mission. The candidates are expected to engage in
high-impact research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and
advise students, fostering intellectual curiosity and research excellence and
actively participate in the academic community.
Candidates should demonstrate expertise in various areas of Computer
Science, have an established research reputation or outstanding research
potential, strong publication record in top venues including leading conferences
and journals, the ability to attract external research funding, and a strong
commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
candidate’s CV should include the following information, among others: Field of
Specialization, Academic Qualifications, Academic Honors and Awards,
Membership of Professional Bodies; Summary of Courses Taught, Participation
in Academic Accreditation if any; Students Supervised by Level, Complete List
of Publications, Citation Data from Scopus and Scholar with links, Research
Grants Obtained; Membership of Conference Committees, Membership of
Journal Editorial Boards, and Service as Reviewer.
We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, and access
to funding to undertake research of relevance to the industry.
Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online
application, please feel free to contact the Recruitment Team at:
recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae.