Associate / Assistant Professor in Information Technology

Associate / Assistant Professor in Information Technology

The department of Information Technology in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) at Ajman University invites applications for a full-time Assistant / Associate Professor in Information Technology to start in Spring 2024/ 2025.

 Candidates applying for this position should have a distinguished track record in research and a solid commitment to service, mentoring, teaching, and making an impact in interdisciplinary research.  The successful candidate will be appointed to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program.

Qualifications & experience

• Experience in teaching information technology courses and, in particular, courses relating to security, network security, and ethical Hacking. The candidate is also expected to teach other IT courses such as User Interface Design, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Multimedia Technology, Web Technologies, Databases, Data Structures, and Programming.
• The candidate must have a strong research background.
• Only candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Information Technology field will be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The selected applicant will be expected to:

• Develop and teach undergraduate in Information Technology and Computer Science
• Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to learning and teaching
• Publish high-quality research in leading internationally recognized journals
• Participate in committees at the departmental, college, and/or university levels as assigned
• Actively engage in promoting the growth of the Ajman University
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success
• Ability to provide consultancy services to researchers and the business community.
• Ensure a respectful and culturally sensitive learning environment in all college-focused activities
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the organization and community
  Motivate and inspire confidence in others (students and colleagues) to overcome limitations to personal growth and
  success.
• Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives

Application Process

A completed application will include:

1. 1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position.
   2. A current curriculum vitae.
   3. A statement of teaching philosophy and research.
   4. Copies of transcripts of all graduate coursework.
   5. A list of three professional references with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor.