Assistant Professor- Cyber Security

CGC University; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC University seeks a faculty member to teach Cyber Security at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to mentor students in research, labs, and projects.

The role emphasizes curriculum delivery, research publications, and active industry collaboration to strengthen student employability and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or master degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Cyber Security and related domains.
• Develop lesson plans, course materials, and assessment strategies.
• Engage in research in Cyber Security / AI Security / IoT Security.
• Establish industry collaborations for internships, certifications, and live projects.

Skills

Cyber Threats Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing Tools

Programming (Python, C, Java)

Security Labs Hands-on

Communication Skills

Research orientation

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in CSE / IT / Cyber Security

M.Tech / M.E. in Cyber Security / Information Security / CSE

PhD - CSE/ Computer Application

NET / GATE

Tools

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Wireshark

Job description

To deliver high-quality teaching, research, and academic mentoring in the domain of Cyber Security, while contributing to curriculum development, industry collaboration, and institutional growth.

Teaching Academic Delivery

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Cyber Security and related domains
• Subjects may include:
  • Network Security
  • Cryptography
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Digital Forensics
  • Information Security
  • Cloud Security
• Develop lesson plans, course materials, and assessment strategies
• Use modern teaching tools (LMS, simulations, virtual labs)

Research Publications

• Conduct research in Cyber Security / AI Security / IoT Security domains
• Publish research papers in Scopus / SCI / Web of Science indexed journals
• Apply for funded research projects, patents, and consultancy
• Guide student research, projects, and dissertations

Industry Collaboration Skill Development

• Establish industry tie-ups for internships, certifications, and live projects
• Organize workshops, seminars, hackathons, and cyber drills
• Promote certifications such as:
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+

Student Engagement Mentoring

• Mentor students for academic and career development
• Support placement activities and technical training
• Encourage participation in competitions (CTFs, hackathons)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental activities, accreditation (NAAC/NBA), and IQAC processes
• Contribute to curriculum design as per NEP 2020 guidelines
• Assist in admissions, examinations, and university events

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in CSE / IT / Cyber Security
• M.Tech / M.E. in Cyber Security / Information Security / CSE
• PhD - CSE/ Computer Application
• Qualified in NET / GATE

Computer Science

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Cyber Threats Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing Tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark)
  • Programming (Python, C, Java)
• Hands‑on experience with security tools and labs
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Research orientation and academic writing skills

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