Associate Professor- Cyber Security, UNSW - Bengaluru Campus

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW Bengaluru seeks an Associate Professor (Level C) to deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to research, and support academic governance. The role spans curriculum delivery across postgraduate programs with a focus on cybersecurity and equitable learning.

The candidate will maintain an emerging research profile, collaborate with UNSW campuses, and engage with industry and regulatory bodies to sustain quality and reputation.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in technical cybersecurity, computer science or closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated teaching and curriculum development in cyber security topics at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Experience developing cyber security applications in Linux, including cloud platforms, with practical learning materials.
• Proven ability to engage diverse students and promote equity, inclusion, and independent learning.
• Strong research track record with publications, funding, and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead postgraduate teaching aligned with UNSW curricula and UGC standards.
• Design and review curriculum content, learning activities, and assessment frameworks.
• Mentor academic staff and contribute to faculty development programs.
• Supervise postgraduate coursework and maintain a high research profile.
• Contribute to academic governance, policy development, and accreditation processes.
• Represent UNSW Bengaluru in academic, industry, and professional forums.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Cyber security knowledge

Education

PhD in cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Linux

Cloud platforms

Job description

10 - 12 Years

Permanent

Job Description

Position Description

Position Title: Associate Professor (Level C)

Reports To: Professor / Rector

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

The Associate Professor at UNSW Bengaluru is an academic role focused on delivering highquality teaching, contributing to research, and supporting academic governance. This positionis integral to the success of UNSW Bengaluru’s academic mission, ensuring that studentsreceive a world-class education aligned with global standards. The Associate Professor plays akey role in curriculum delivery across postgraduate programs, actively engages in scholarlyactivity, and fosters an inclusive and a supportive learning environment. Beyond teaching, therole involves contributing to curriculum innovation, collaborating with colleagues across UNSWcampuses, and participating in initiatives that strengthen academic quality and institutionalreputation. The Associate Professor is expected to maintain an emerging research profile,contribute to faculty development, and uphold academic standards consistent with UNSW andUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) frameworks, while promoting equity, diversity, andstudent success.

Accountabilities

• Lead postgraduate teaching aligned with UNSW curricula and UGC standards.
• Design and review curriculum content, learning activities, and assessment frameworks.
• Mentor academic staff and contribute to faculty development programs.
• Supervise postgraduate coursework.
• Maintain a strong research profile with publications in high-impact journals.
• Contribute to academic governance, including committee leadership and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with academic integrity, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.
• Represent UNSW Bengaluru in academic, industry, and professional forums.
• Promote inclusive teaching practices and support student equity and diversity.
• Collaborate with UNSW Sydney faculty to ensure curriculum equivalence and researchalignment.
• Build partnerships with industry, government, and external institutions.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to campus-wide academic initiatives.
• Uphold UNSW values and contribute to a high-performance academic culture.
• Ensure safe and compliant academic practices in teaching and research.

Skill & Experience

• Completed PhD in technical cyber security, computer science with a focus on technical cybersecurity, or closely related discipline and at least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and curriculum development in cyber security topicareas such as cyber offence, cyber defense, digital forensics, information assurance andsecurity, software security, and data and decision analytics for cyber security at undergraduateor postgraduate level
• Demonstrated experience in developing and using cyber security applications in Linux, including on cloud platforms and developing practical learning materials
• Experience in engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds, supporting studentequity and inclusion, and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment andhelpful feedback
• Demonstrated track record in research including publications in high impact journals, researchfunding and research supervision

Key relationships

• Rector – for strategic direction, performance oversight and reporting.
• UNSW Sydney and Canberra Faculty – curriculum equivalence, and researchcollaboration.
• Professional Staff – including student services, admissions, and learning support forstudent experience and academic administration.
• Research Office – for grant support, ethics approvals, and research reporting.
• Industry and External Partners – for collaborative projects, guest lectures, and studentengagement.
• Regulatory Bodies – including UGC and accreditation agencies for compliance andquality assurance.

For any queries related to your application, email at [e-mail].