Associate Professor - Computer Networks

Newton School; Sonipat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rishihood University, in partnership with Newton School, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Computer Networks to lead curriculum delivery and drive academic excellence. The role emphasizes mentoring faculty, guiding student success, and advancing research and innovative teaching in networks, OS, and systems engineering.

The ideal candidate will bridge academic rigor with industry relevance, shaping learning outcomes and project-based learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Networks / Systems Engineering or related discipline is mandatory.
• Eligibility per UGC/AICTE norms preferred.
• 5+ years of combined experience in academia, teaching, training, or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and application-oriented courses in Computer Networks and Systems.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students using modern pedagogical approaches.
• Design and continuously improve curriculum, labs, assignments, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
• Mentor instructors, teaching assistants, and SMEs and ensure quality across batches.
• Mentor students for internships, placements, higher education, and research opportunities.

Skills

OSI & TCP/IP Models

TCP, UDP, IP Protocols

Firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS

Linux/Unix Systems

Networking tools

Education

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

Tools

Shell Scripting

Job description

About the Institution

Rishihood University, India’s first impact university, has partnered with @Newton School of Technology to build a future-forward model for technology education. This collaboration blends academic rigor with industry relevance, ensuring students don’t just learn- they build, apply, and succeed in real-world technology careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced academic leader for the role of Assistant / Associate Professor – Computer Networks. This role is ideal for educators who combine strong academic foundations with practical industry exposure and are excited about building high-impact learning environments. The selected candidate will play a key role in curriculum delivery, faculty mentoring, student success, and academic innovation in the areas of Computer Networks, Operating Systems, and Systems Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Teaching Excellence

• Deliver engaging and application-oriented courses in Computer Networks and Systems.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students using modern pedagogical approaches.
• Create a strong conceptual foundation while connecting theory with real-world applications.
• Lead classroom, laboratory, and project-based learning initiatives.

Curriculum Development & Academic Innovation

• Design and continuously improve curriculum, labs, assignments, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
• Introduce practical learning experiences, case studies, simulations, and hands-on system-level problem solving.
• Contribute to accreditation, academic planning, and quality assurance initiatives.

Faculty & Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide instructors, teaching assistants, and SMEs.
• Ensure consistency and quality in course delivery across multiple batches/cohorts.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance academic culture.

Student Mentorship & Outcomes

• Mentor students for internships, placements, higher education, and research opportunities.
• Support students in interview preparation and real-world problem-solving capabilities.
• Track student engagement, learning outcomes, and academic progress.

Research & Institutional Contribution

• Contribute to research, innovation publications, conferences, and institutional initiatives.
• Participate actively in departmental activities, committees, and strategic academic planning.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence.

Required Qualifications: Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Networks / Systems Engineering or related discipline is Mandatory
• Consistent academic record with strong subject expertise
• Eligibility as per UGC/AICTE norms preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of combined experience in Academia, teaching, training, or mentoring
• Prior experience as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Faculty Lead, or Technical Trainer preferred
• Demonstrated ability to bridge academic concepts with real-world applications and student outcomes preferred
• Strong industry experience in Networking / Systems / Software Engineering with reputed product-based companies, research organizations, or leading technology institutions will be preferred.

Technical Expertise Required: Strong understanding of

• OSI & TCP/IP Models
• TCP, UDP, IP Protocols
• Firewalls, VPNs, SSL/TLS

Operating Systems fundamentals

• Processes
• Memory Management
• CPU Scheduling
• Concurrency

Hands-on experience with:

• Linux/Unix Systems
• Shell Scripting
• Networking tools and troubleshooting
• System-level problem solving

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience in curriculum design and academic operations
• Exposure to outcome-based education or edtech learning models
• Knowledge of backend systems or system design is a plus

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Passion for teaching and mentoring students
• Strong ownership mindset and commitment to academic excellence
• Ability to bridge industry practices with classroom learning
• Capability to lead teams and drive measurable student outcomes
• Interest in building scalable, future-ready technology education models

Preferred: Immediate Joining