Associate Professor Computer Network

Rishihood University; Sonipat; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rishihood University in Sonipat is seeking an experienced academic leader for Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor – Computer Networks. The role emphasizes combining strong academic foundations with practical industry exposure to deliver high-impact learning environments.

The candidate will drive curriculum delivery, faculty mentoring, student success, and innovation in Computer Networks, Operating Systems, and Systems Engineering.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Networks or Systems Engineering.
• Strong academic record with subject expertise.
• UGC/AICTE norms eligibility preferred.
• 5+ years combined academia, teaching, training, or mentoring.
• Experience as Assistant/Associate Professor, Faculty Lead, or Technical Trainer preferred.
• Strong industry experience in Networking/Systems/Software Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership & Teaching Excellence: deliver engaging, application-oriented courses in Computer Networks and Systems.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students with modern pedagogy.
• Design curriculum, labs, assignments, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
• Lead classroom, laboratory and project-based learning initiatives.
• Contribute to accreditation, academic planning and quality assurance.
• Mentor instructors, teaching assistants, and SMEs; ensure quality across batches.

Skills

Strong subject expertise

Industry exposure

Educational leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering or IT/Networks/Systems Engineering

Job description

Rishihoodis India's first national transformation university. It prepares learners tosolve the big problems of tomorrow. Our transformative education is built onthree pillars:

1.Personal Impact – developing physical, intellectual,emotional, and spiritual strength.

2.Professional Impact – building real-world skills throughindustry-integrated, practice-based learning.

3.Public Impact –fostering interdisciplinary thinking and a commitment to nation-building.

At Rishihood, wenurture leaders who will transform themselves, their professions, and thenation.

Purpose

We are seeking apassionate and experienced academic leader for the role of Professor /Associate Professor / Assistant Professor – Computer Networks. This role isideal for educators who combine strong academic foundations with practicalindustry exposure and are excited about building high-impact learningenvironments.The selected candidatewill play a key role in curriculum delivery, faculty mentoring, studentsuccess, and academic innovation in the areas of Computer Networks, OperatingSystems, and Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & TeachingExcellence

• Deliver engaging andapplication-oriented courses in Computer Networks and Systems.
• Teach undergraduate andpostgraduate students using modern pedagogical approaches.
• Create a strong conceptualfoundation while connecting theory with real-world applications.
• Lead classroom, laboratory, andproject-based learning initiatives.
• Design and continuously improvecurriculum, labs, assignments, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
• Introduce practical learningexperiences, case studies, simulations, and hands-on system-level problemolving.
• Contribute to accreditation,academic planning, and quality assurance initiatives.

Faculty & Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide instructors,teaching assistants, and SMEs.
• Ensure consistency and quality incourse delivery across multiple batches/cohorts.
• Foster a collaborative andhigh-performance academic culture.
• Mentor students for internships,placements, higher education, and research opportunities.
• Support students in interviewpreparation and real-world problem-solving capabilities.
• Track student engagement, learningoutcomes, and academic progress.

Research & InstitutionalContribution

• Contribute to research,innovation, publications, conferences, and institutional initiatives.
• Participate actively indepartmental activities, committees, and strategic academic planning.
• Encourage interdisciplinarycollaboration and academic excellence.

Qualifications &Experience

• Ph.D. in Computer ScienceEngineering / Information Technology / Computer
• Networks / Systems Engineering orrelated discipline is Mandatory
• Consistent academic record withstrong subject expertise
• Eligibility as per UGC/AICTE normspreferred
• 5+ years of combined experience inAcademia, teaching, training, or mentoring
• Prior experience as AssistantProfessor, Associate Professor, Faculty Lead, or Technical Trainer preferred
• Demonstrated ability to bridgeacademic concepts with real-world applications and student outcomes preferred
• Strong industry experience inNetworking / Systems / Software Engineering with reputed product-based companies,research organizations, or leading technology institutions will be preferred

Strongunderstanding of:

Processes,Memory Management, CPU Scheduling,Concurrency