Assistant/Associate Professor in Cybersecurity | Ahlia University

Job Description

Ahlia University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity within its College of Information Technology.

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, scholarly research, student supervision, academic advising, accreditation activities, academic service, and programme development within the College.

Employer: Ahlia University
College: College of Information Technology
Location: Bahrain
Position: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
Field: Cybersecurity / Information Security

Cybersecurity Professor Bahrain – Position Overview

The College of Information Technology is seeking an academic with expertise in cybersecurity who can contribute across teaching, research, student supervision, programme development, accreditation, and external engagement.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to:

• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.
• High-quality cybersecurity research.
• Student project and thesis supervision.
• Academic advising and mentoring.
• Curriculum development.
• Programme accreditation.
• Continuous improvement.
• Academic committees.
• Industry and government collaboration.

Teaching Responsibilities

The appointed faculty member will teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate cybersecurity courses.

Teaching areas include, but are not limited to:

• Network Security.
• Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing.
• Digital Forensics.
• Information Security Management.
• Cryptography.

Curriculum Development

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of cybersecurity teaching and curricula.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing new course materials.
• Updating existing curricula.
• Maintaining alignment with industry standards.
• Supporting programme enhancement.

Research

The appointed faculty member will conduct high-quality research leading to publications in:

• Reputable academic journals.
• Recognised conferences.

Candidates should demonstrate an active scholarly profile and the ability to contribute to the College’s research activities.

Student Research Supervision

The role includes supervision of:

• Undergraduate student projects.
• Graduate student projects.
• Theses.
• Research work.

The successful candidate will also support students through academic mentoring and research guidance.

Academic Advising and Mentoring

Responsibilities include:

• Academic advising.
• Student mentoring.
• Supporting student academic development.
• Guiding students in research and project activities.

Programme Accreditation and Continuous Improvement

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Programme accreditation activities.
• Academic quality assurance.
• Continuous improvement.
• Programme development.

The role therefore requires active participation in the academic development of the College.

Academic Service

The appointed faculty member will participate in:

• Departmental committees.
• College-wide academic activities.
• Academic service.
• Programme-development initiatives.

Industry and Government Engagement

The successful candidate will collaborate with industry and government entities to support:

• Research.
• Training.
• Community engagement.
• Professional collaboration.

Required Academic Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Research Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A research record with publications in recognised, indexed journals.
• Commitment to scholarly research.
• Ability to contribute to the College’s research profile.

Teaching Experience

Applicants should have:

• Relevant teaching experience at the higher-education level.

Cybersecurity Expertise

Candidates should demonstrate strong expertise in one or more cybersecurity domains, such as:

• AI Security.
• Network Defense.
• Digital Forensics.
• Malware Analysis.
• Cloud Security.

Professional Certifications

Relevant professional certifications are considered an asset, including:

• CISSP.
• CEH.
• CISM.
• CCSP.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues.

Commitment to Academic Excellence

Candidates should demonstrate commitment to excellence in:

• Teaching.
• Research.
• Academic service.

Assistant Professor Rank Requirements

Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank should demonstrate:

• Evidence of research potential.
• Emerging scholarly contributions.

Associate Professor Rank Requirements

Applicants for the Associate Professor rank should demonstrate:

• A strong publication record.
• Proven teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated academic service.
• Demonstrated leadership.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit all required application materials in a single file to the Human Resources Directorate at:

Jobs@ahlia.edu.bh

Required application materials are:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Research statement.
• List of publications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interviews.

Job Summary

Employer	Ahlia University
College	College of Information Technology
Location	Bahrain
Position	Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
Academic Rank	Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Field	Cybersecurity / Information Security
Required Qualification	PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or closely related field
Teaching Requirement	Relevant higher-education teaching experience
Research Requirement	Publications in recognised, indexed journals
Teaching Areas	Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Information Security Management, Cryptography
Cybersecurity Expertise	AI Security, Network Defense, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Cloud Security or related domains
Professional Certifications	CISSP, CEH, CISM, CCSP considered an asset
Assistant Professor Requirement	Research potential and emerging scholarly contributions
Associate Professor Requirement	Strong publication record, teaching excellence, academic service and leadership
Application Materials	CV, research statement, list of publications
Application Format	All materials submitted in a single file
Application Email	Jobs@ahlia.edu.bh
Application Deadline	Not stated