COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & SYSTEMS

Applications Closed 
Deadline to Apply was 17 May 2024

Background

Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU) is a newly established English-medium, research-based public university in Kuwait. AASU aims to provide an interdisciplinary environment for teaching and research. It also aims to nurture the de-velopment of novel and innovative solutions to address national and global challenges. AASU is accepting applications for faculty member positions for the Fall and Spring of 2024/2025.

The College of Computing & Systems at AASU offers degree programs in various disciplines listed below:

  • Computer Systems Engineering (CSE)
  • Software Engineering (SE)
  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
  • Cyber Security Engineering (CSE)

The focus of teaching and research covers a broad range of traditional, emerging, and interdisciplinary areas that will help address impending societal challenges. The programs are closely linked to the activities of the Center for Cyber Security and Digital Transformation, the Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research and the Innovative Learning Research Center.

AASU is hereby inviting applications for the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor for the 2024/2025 academic year. Candidates should have a proven track record for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and also have an established research record, demonstrated by publishing high-impact papers and other applicable research outcomes.

Expectations, Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The selected faculty members are expected to teach deep subject knowledge including teaching key concepts, current and relevant research, methodologies, tools and techniques, along with meaningful applications. Additionally, faculty members are expected to work closely and maintain continuous affiliation with relevant research centres at AASU.

Specifically, faculty members at the college will be responsible for:

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
  • Engaging in interdisciplinary basic, applied, or policy research.
  • Contributing to a thriving research program by engaging in national and international scientific collaborations.
  • Receiving grants from local and international funding agencies.
  • Mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Engaging in continuous scholarly activities and professional develop-ment.
  • Serving on program level, college level, and university level committees.
  • Performing any additional duties assigned by the program chair, college dean, and AASU management.
     

Required Qualifications

  • The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Natural Sciences, Data Science, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science from an accredited university with a GPA of very good or equivalent.
  • For the Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Cyber Security Engineering positions, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or any related field with a GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent.
  • For the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence positions, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Information Systems, or any related field with a GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent.
  • Applicants should have a distinguished teaching record, including experience teaching at an academic institution.
  • Applicants must have an active and continued proven track record of research, including high quality publications in the relevant field in refereed international journals listed and indexed in the Journal Citation Report (JCR). The h-index (ISI/SCOPUS) should be no less than 15 for Professor ranks, 10 for Associate Professor ranks and 5 for Assistant Professor ranks.
  • Recent publications should be in the field of the program the applicants are applying for.
  • Applicants should have a strong record of mentoring and advising students and supervising other student-related activities.
  • Applicants must have the potential to attract funding from external funding sources/agencies, both locally and internationally.
  • Applicants should have previous experience in administrative, academic, or executive committees at the level of the program, college, or university.
  • Applicants should possess strong communication skills (in English), both written and verbal, as well as exceptional organizational skills, leadership skills in a multicultural and international environment with the ability to pursue and foster collaboration.
  • All applicants' degrees must be listed in the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ) or approved by AASU.
  • For Assistant Professor ranks, it is preferable to have a Ph.D. degree from top 100 Universities according to US News, Times Higher Education, QS rankings.
     

Required Experience

Applicants must currently hold the position for which they are applying and have a minimum of 4 years of residency in each rank before any academic promotion.

Full Professor

  • A Full Professor must have experience as a faculty member of not less than eight years in an accredited university, listed in the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ) or approved by AASU, after being recruited on the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • A Full Professor must have been scientifically recruited/promoted to the rank of Associate Professor and Professor at one of the institutions listed in the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ) or approved by AASU.


Associate Professor

  • An Associate Professor must have experience as a faculty member of not less than four years in an accredited university, listed in the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ) or approved by AASU after being recruited on the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • An Associate Professor must have been scientifically recruited/promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at one of the institutions listed in the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ) or approved by AASU.


Assistant Professor

  • An Assistant Professor must have experience as a faculty member of not less than two years in an accredited university, listed in the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ)or approved by AASU after being recruited on the rank of Assistant Professor.
     

Required Documents

One PDF file must include the following documents in the specified order:

  1. Cover Letter - Introducing the applicant and stating what program and rank the applicant is applying for and why.
  2. Updated and comprehensive CV, which should include information on employment history, teaching experience, committees and administrative experience, full list of publications, research activities and grants, students’ supervision, consulting, honors, awards, and others as applicable.
  3. Scanned copies of all academic degrees and transcripts.
  4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the student evaluation records.
  5. Statement of research interests.
  6. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests.
  7. Official documents of chronological experience.
  8. Names/affiliation and contact details of at least three professional referees.
  9. Copies of two citation reports (Web of Science and/or Scopus).

Authenticated copies of all degrees must be provided by shortlisted applicants.

Offered Benefits

  • Tax free competitive 12-month salary.
  • Extra 2-month salary for teaching the summer term.
  • Attractive research incentives.
  • Annual flight allowance for the faculty member and immediate family to country of origin.
  • One time furniture allowance.
  • University housing or housing allowance.
  • Free government health care.
  • Education allowance for a maximum of three children’s private school education (conditions apply).
  • End of service indemnity compensation.
  • Eligibility for getting children admitted to AASU free of tuition.
     

How to Apply

Applications are now closed. For further details, contact: academic.hiring@aasu.edu.kw

 

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