Assistant Professor for Computer Engineering in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department
Description
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering & Architecture at GUST invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Computer Engineering, starting in Fall 2026. We seek exceptional candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, strong record of research publications. Demonstrated or potential ability to secure external research funding is highly desirable. Priority areas include AI hardware acceleration, computer vision, networking/cybersecurity, software engineering and robotics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and laboratory sections in the Computer and Electrical Engineering programs, supervise senior graduation projects, advise and mentor students, and participate in curriculum development. The candidate will also contribute to ongoing ABET/EAC accreditation activities, engage in departmental and college committees, and maintain an active research program that leads to scholarly publications and, where possible, externally funded research collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate who should possess excellent communication skills in English must be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team where scientific creativity is essential. The applicant must have completed a PhD in Computer Engineering or closely related field from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or European university. Successful candidates should have good quality publication records and are expected to publish high-quality research in leading peer-reviewed journals and work in close collaboration with the research centers at GUST. The successful candidate is encouraged to develop an independent and sustainable research agenda, pursue external funding opportunities, and engage in interdisciplinary or industry-linked research initiatives aligned with national and regional priorities. The department and university provide support for proposal development, access to research centers and laboratories, and opportunities for collaboration across colleges.
Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST)
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university. GUST currently offers several programs in Arts and Sciences and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies, including ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), QAA (English Department), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English). The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The department prides itself on a collaborative and collegial environment where faculty work closely with students across coursework, laboratories, and senior design projects. Our mission is to prepare graduates who are technically proficient, ethically responsible, innovative, and ready to lead in evolving global and regional engineering landscapes, supported by strong engagement with industry and community partners.
The Campus
The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides the most up-to-date facilities and environment for active learning. GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of design, functionality, and accessibility. The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness
GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission. GUST offers generous salary packages which include several benefits, including housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for children under the age of 18, private medical insurance as well as annual airfare return home tickets for self and dependents besides an end of service indemnity. The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country
Application Information
Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://www.gust.edu.kw/work-at-gust) to complete an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience, along with the contact information of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that this position is not located in the United States; therefore, the selected applicant should be willing to relocate to Kuwait. Application Information For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: hr@gust.edu.kw
