Associate Professor - Computer Science

About the role

The Department of Computer Science at Khalifa University is inviting applications for multiple faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant and Associate Professor; exceptional candidates at the Full Professor level will also be considered. Priority is given to applicants specializing in Software Engineering, Quantum Computing (from a computer science perspective) and Cybersecurity, but outstanding candidates in other areas of Computer Science will also be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a high-impact, internationally visible research program
• Contribute to excellence in teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and early-career researchers
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with global partners
• Contribute to service at the departmental, university and professional levels

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited, highly ranked institution
• Strong record of research excellence, demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and conferences
• Evidence of potential (for Assistant Professor) or established ability (for Associate/Full Professor) to secure competitive external research funding
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, mentoring and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels