Associate Professor - Computer Networks

Newton School; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton School of Technology (NST) in Pune invites applications for a PhD Instructor / Associate Professor in Computer Networks. The role blends teaching, curriculum innovation, lab development, and student mentorship across networks, security, distributed systems, and systems engineering.

You will deliver hands-on courses, supervise projects, guide research, and publish with faculty while bridging academic rigor with industry practices and networking tools like Wireshark and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS/IT or related disciplines with strong academic record.
• 5+ years combined teaching, academia, and industry in Networking or Infra.
• Strong OSI/TCP-IP, routing, switching, DNS/DHCP, security knowledge.
• Hands-on with Cisco/Juniper, packet analysis, scripting, and tools.
• Industry certs such as CCNA/CCNP/RHCE/AWS/Azure networking are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver application-oriented courses in Networks, Security, Distributed Systems, OS concepts, and Cloud fundamentals.
• Conduct lectures, labs, workshops, and project-based learning sessions.
• Bridge theory with practical industry applications and real-world systems.
• Design and improve curriculum, assignments, labs, and assessments.
• Mentor students in research projects, hackathons, internships, and placements.
• Collaborate with faculty to support accreditation and academic growth.

Skills

Networking expertise

Teaching & mentoring

Curriculum design

Lab development

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science / IT / Networks

Tools

Cisco networking

Juniper networking

Wireshark

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Job description

About NST:Newton School of Technology (NST) is redefining technology education in India through a deeply industry-integrated and outcome-driven learning model. Founded by IIT alumni and backed by leading global investors, NST partners with premier universities to build future-ready engineers equipped with strong computer science fundamentals and real-world problem-solving capabilities.

At NST, students learn through hands-on projects, mentorship from experienced industry professionals, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies across Computer Science, AI, Systems, and Software Engineering.

About the Role:We are looking for a passionate and experiencedPhD Instructor / Associate Professor – Computer Networksto join our Computer Science Department at NST, Pune.

This role is ideal for educators and researchers who combine strong academic foundations with practical systems and networking expertise. The selected candidate will play a key role in delivering high-impact teaching, curriculum innovation, lab development, student mentorship, and research initiatives in the domains of Computer Networks, Network Security, Distributed Systems, and Systems Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver application-oriented courses in Computer Networks, Network Security, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, and Cloud Fundamentals.
• Conduct lectures, labs, workshops, and project-based learning sessions using modern teaching methodologies.
• Bridge theoretical networking concepts with practical industry applications and real-world systems.
• Design and improve curriculum, assignments, labs, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
• Introduce hands-on learning using Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, Linux Networking Tools, Cloud Platforms, and Network Monitoring Tools.
• Develop industry-oriented capstone projects, case studies, and practical networking labs.
• Conduct research and contribute to publications, conferences, workshops, and academic collaborations.
• Mentor students in research projects, hackathons, internships, placements, and innovation initiatives.
• Guide students in system design, troubleshooting methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to support curriculum innovation, accreditation, and academic growth initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Networks, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, or related disciplines.
• Strong academic background with consistent academic performance.
• 5+ yearsof combined experience in Teaching, Academia, Technical Training, or industry exposure in Networking, Systems, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong understanding of OSI & TCP/IP Models, Routing & Switching, TCP/UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP,Network Security Protocols, Firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS, SDN,Cloud Networking, Distributed Systems, andLinux/Unix Systems.
• Hands-on experience withCisco/Juniper networking concepts, packet analysis & troubleshooting, shell scripting, Wireshark, network monitoring tools, and network simulation environments.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and classroom management abilities with experience in outcome-based education and edtech learning models.
• Industry certifications such asCCNA, CCNP, RHCE,AWS, or Azure Networking will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to backend systems, cloud infrastructure, or distributed systems engineering is preferred.

What Makes You a Strong Fit:

• Passion for teaching and mentoring future engineers
• Ability to simplify complex networking concepts
• Strong ownership mindset and academic leadership capabilities
• Interest in building scalable, future-ready technology education models
• Ability to blend industry practices with academic rigour

Why Join NST?

• Opportunity to shape next-generation tech education
• Work alongside industry professionals and academic innovators
• Build impactful learning experiences with high student ownership
• Collaborative and fast-growing academic ecosystem
• Strong focus on practical learning, research, and industry readiness