Assistant/Associate Professor in Cyber Security - 2024

The Department of Information Technology at the Community College of Qatar is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Assistant Professor in Cyber Security or related fields to significantly enhance the department's teaching provision and contribute to the department's growth. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching and development of Computer Cyber Security courses and the department’s expanding in cybersecurity curriculum.

The Department is interested in expanding its Cybersecurity teaching team, particularly in the areas of Penetration testing methodologies and practices, Information Security Auditing, Exploit development, Malware analysis, Hacking and countermeasures, or Intrusion detection systems.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate potential and interest to contribute to the department's commitment to excellence in teaching, committee services, student mentoring, and advising while fostering an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, with a focus on Cybersecurity.
• Expertise in teaching one or more areas of Cybersecurity, such as cryptography, network security, secure software development, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence.
• Minimum three years of experience in teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level, with a commitment to excellence in education. GCC experience is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications are advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English languages.

Duties and responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill and knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Develop syllabi for relevant courses.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials;
• Develop, and use a variety of teaching materials that assist students in meeting course objectives.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives.
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs;
• Hold regular office hours.
• Participate in department and college-wide professional development activities and committees.
• The applicant is expected to be able to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English languages. S/he is expected to maintain professional, ethical, and responsible interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Plan lessons and assignments in line with college and departmental quality standards.
• Adhere to instructional plans set by the department/program and teach courses according to allocated contact hours.
• Design assessments to measure student progress and grade papers, tests, and other work as per the course syllabus and departmental guidelines.