Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity for the Computer Science Department

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is Kuwait's first private, American-model university. GUST currently offers programs in Arts and Sciences, and Business-including an MBA. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies including ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), AACSB (Business) and CEA (Foundation Program in English). 

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at GUST invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Computer Science to start Fall 2021/22. Preference will be given to candidate with specialization and research expertise in Cybersecurity. Experience in interdisciplinary research will be an advantage. 

Qualified candidates are expected to:

• Have PhD degree from a reputable international University.
• Maintain an increasingly significant professional and/or scholarly practice.
• Have at least three years of teaching experience at the University level.
• Have at least published three good quality journal publications.

The University is committed to lively teaching, integrating educational technology, and to active research and other forms of scholarship. Candidates must have completed, at the time of appointment, all requirements for their doctorate in the advertised fields. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

GUST offers generous salaries and an excellent benefits package including a housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for dependents, private medical and dental plan, as well as annual airfare return tickets home. Kuwait is also an income-tax-free country. Interested applicants are requested to visit our vacancies page at https://apps.gust.edu.kw/talent and fill out the online form and upload supporting documents including a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information for at least three references.