About UOWD

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.

*QS World University Rankings 2023
**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2020

About the School

The School of Computer Science at UOWD is a vibrant and growing academic unit offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs aligned with contemporary industry and research priorities. The School places strong emphasis on modern computing disciplines, applied research, and high‑quality teaching supported by industry engagement.

Driven by increasing student enrolments in Cybersecurity and Computer Science majors, and the recent launch of the Master of Applied Cybersecurity, the School is expanding its academic capacity to strengthen teaching, research output, and postgraduate supervision in this critical discipline.

Requirements & Responsibilities

UOWD invites applications for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor roles in Modern Cybersecurity. These are new appointments supporting program growth at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The role is balanced across teaching and research, with a full teaching load and strong expectations for research productivity, postgraduate supervision, and contribution to the academic development of the School.

The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering core and specialist cybersecurity subjects, supervising Master’s research, and contributing to UOWD’s research profile in modern cybersecurity.

The appointees will teach across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, which may include:

Postgraduate / Specialisation Subjects

• MACS901 – Advanced Network Security & Threat Detection

• MACS902 – Modern Cryptography

• MACS903 – Secure Software Development & Penetration Testing

• MACS904 – Cloud, IoT & Emerging Technologies Security

• MACS905 – Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

• MACS906 – Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

• MDT917 – Cyber Security Practitioner

Undergraduate / Core Subjects

• CSIT302 – Cyber Security

• CSCI369 – Ethical Hacking

• CSCI368 – Network Security

• CSIT110 – Fundamental Programming with Python

• CSIT114 – System Analysis

• CSIT115 – Data Management & Security

• CSIT121 – Object‑Oriented Design & Programming

• CSCI251 – Advanced Programming

• CSCI235 – Database Systems

• CSIT314 – Software Development Methodologies

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

• Supervision of Master’s dissertations and research projects

• Use of modern, interactive, and technology‑enabled teaching approaches

Research Expectations

The successful candidates will demonstrate a strong and sustained research profile, including:

• A minimum of ten (10) peer‑reviewed journal publications in the last five years

• Publications indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science

• Evidence of secured research funding and grant activity

• Engagement in interdisciplinary research collaboration

• Clear alignment of research agenda with modern cybersecurity themes

Qualifications & Experience

To qualify for the above role, candidate must have the following qualifications and experience

• A PhD in Computer Science, with a doctoral thesis in Cybersecurity

• A Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

• At least 4 years of teaching experience at an internationally recognized institution

• Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science

• Demonstrated expertise in modern cybersecurity tools, technologies, and practices

• Proven ability to teach large undergraduate and postgraduate classes

• Strong research track record in cybersecurity

• Fluency in the English language (both spoken and written)

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Attributes

• Prior teaching experience in the GCC or similar international contexts

• Industry experience in advanced cybersecurity systems or the IT/technology sector

• Ability to integrate practical, hands‑on cybersecurity tools into teaching and research

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offers a competitive and comprehensive employment package designed to attract and retain high‑calibre academic staff, aligned with international university standards and local regulatory requirements.

The employment package for this role includes:

• Competitive tax‑free salary, commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience

• Comprehensive medical insurance, with coverage provided in accordance with UOWD policy

• Annual leave entitlement in line with UOWD policy and UAE Labour Law

• Public holidays as per the UAE calendar

• End‑of‑service gratuity, calculated in accordance with UAE Labour Law

• Professional development support, including access to research facilities, academic resources, and scholarly networks

• A collegial and research‑active academic environment

UOWD is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating workplace that enables academic staff to excel in teaching, research, and service.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.