Assistant Professor for Information Security , Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, UAE

Job Description

Abu Dhabi Polytechnic was established by the Institute of Applied Technology in 2010 to offer a dual educational-professional training system with multiple high-tech disciplines (specializations) to produce technologists and engineers to serve the UAEindustrial manpower required for Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Specifically ADP vision is to create skilled professional technologists and engineers capable of performing at the highest international standards to build a knowledge-based economy in the UAE.As a government entity AD Polytechnic is an exciting venture that is bringing the internationally recognized Applied Bachelor / Higher Diplomas of advanced careers and majors in collaboration with our partners. We provide a rigorous educational and trainingprogram, often requiring us to go outside of the country to find the best facilities for highly specialized training. The ADP community comprises ambitious students and academic staff who set a rigorous pace in the achievement of teaching excellence.ADPOLYrequires hiring an Academic Faculty to teach the Bachelor degree in Information Security Engineering program and take other leadership roles within the department. This is an Open Rank (Hiring Rank will depend on candidates post PhD relevant full time teachingexperiences, no of publications in reputable journals etc.) Comply with EHS Policies, Programs and Procedures as per IAT/ADVETI EHSMS-General Framework and take responsibility for any aspect of EHS that they are involved in Conduct lectures, tutorials, practicalclasses, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, and clinical sessions Develop and update subject material Develop and deliver different teaching approaches and models including, but not limited to, e-learning, student-centered education, blendededucation, flipped lecture model, individualized learning Act as subject/course coordinators Conduct and supervise research and scholarly activities Undertake research aligned to their expertise, entity research focus and/or major research priorities of theUAE Alignundergraduate capstone and graduate projects with career, problem based industrial projects and patentable ideas Engage in scholarly activities, innovation, and submission of grant applications to support research goals Participate in professionalactivities such as training, conferences, workshops, etc. Organise events and community services such as exhibitions, conferences, competitions, workshops and training sessions Develop assessment tools, grading rubrics, and outcome assessment Advice andmentor students Undertake administrative functions connected to academic outcome reporting, course filing and archiving, course surveys and feedback, grade book, and e-assessments Participate in internal and external committees Participate in committees forstrategy and policy development Provide consultation services Conduct any other tasks assigned by the line managerApplicants must be qualified to PhD level in Computer Science/Engineering/Security or related fields with focus on Information Security specializationsand competence industrial certificates will be an advantage. Professional Doctorates are NOT accepted i.e. Doctorate of Education or Doctorate of Business Administration etc). Applicants should have minimum of 5 years teaching experience at Higher EducationInstitutions after completion of PhD. Must be excellent in oral and written EnglishEvidence to active research records and publications, participating in curriculum development with publications registered in Scopus Database or Scholarly Publications.The candidateshould have a solid background and experience in Information Security such as but not limited to: Demonstrate subject knowledge/experience in System security administration Secure Software Development on different platforms, digital forensics Malware AnalysisReverse engineering, Security operations Cloud and Critical Infrastructure Security Security Models and Architecture Security engineering IoT and Big data security AI and Cybersecurity, and systems security. Industrial experience and professional certificationin the general area of information security is a plusAdditional Details Professional level of communication orally and in writing Solid knowledge and expertise in their field of study High level of awareness, commitment, and ability to understand and adopta wide multicultural prospective in education programming Able to deliver educational programs and information using different teaching approaches, methods and techniques in a way that meets the learning styles of the target audience Interpersonal CommunicationSkills and networking with different education system stakeholders Professional level of understanding the organizational management and its structure Leadership skills Professional behavior that reflects a high level of commitment to the institutions codeof ethics Theories and Principles of Adult Learning Curriculum and Implementation Ethical / Legal Principles and Professionalism Management, Leadership and Advocacy Integration of Theory and Practice Assessment and Evaluation of Students and Program OutcomesCreativity and Innovation Motivating and Developing others Empowering Personal Learning and Development Valuing diversity Ethical Thinking Skills Ability to collaborate with Students High level Customer Service skills with external and internal customers Problemidentification and solutionWe offer a tax free salary package with excellent family benefits.This is a full time post for the Abu Dhabi campus, United Arab EmiratesHow to apply Please send your updated CV to the following email via the button below. 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