Assistant Professor

Job description

Company Description

REVA Academy for Corporate Excellence (RACE), a part of REVA University, aims to develop visionary enterprise leaders through progressive and integrated learning capabilities. RACE provides specialized, techno-functional, and interdisciplinary programs tailored for working professionals. The programs incorporate social and experiential learning to build transformative proficiency. Each program is designed and delivered by renowned corporate leaders and trainers, using the latest tools and technologies aligned with future industry demands. RACE offers M. Tech/M. Sc/PG Diploma programs in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Architecture and Security.

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Associate Professor with a strong academic foundation and relevant industry experience in the field of Cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Cybersecurity with a proven track record of research publications, project leadership, and academic delivery.

This position combines responsibilities in academics, research, and development (R&D). The selected candidate will drive high-quality academic delivery, lead cybersecurity-focused research and development projects, and play an instrumental role in proposal writing and securing research funding.

Job Role and Responsibilities

Academics:

• Deliver PG and corporate training programs in Cybersecurity.
• Mentor students and professionals in learning, research, and Capstone Projects.
• Design curriculum, labs, and assessments aligned with industry standards.

Research & Development:

• Lead ongoing research projects and guide research scholars.
• Publish in reputed journals/conferences (Scopus/SCI).
• Submit research proposals for external funding (e.g., DST, MeitY).
• Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation in cybersecurity.

Industry Engagement:

• Collaborate with industry for real-world projects, case studies, and consultancy.
• Promote hands-on labs, ethical hacking challenges, and simulated environments.
• Support student placements and internships through Corporate Connect.

Technical Content & Promotion:

• Create technical and promotional content for courses, research, and marketing.
• Represent the institution in webinars, conferences, and panel discussions.

Administrative:

• Participate in curriculum design, academic planning, and committee work.
• Contribute to accreditation processes (NAAC/NBA) and documentation.
• Manage labs, procurement planning, and student performance monitoring.
• Assist with faculty development, admissions, and examination processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Computer Science/Computer Applications or related fields.
• M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc IT with strong academic, technical and research background.
• 35 years of experience in teaching and research
• 3-5 years in IT or related industry
• Proven record in research project mentoring, research proposal writing, and leading R&D teams.
• Published in reputed journals and conferences.
• Experience in managing end-to-end project development and applying theoretical models in real-world scenarios.
• Familiarity with research grants and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Technical Skills & Tools

Hands on experience on Cybersecurity tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Snort, Suricata, SIEM, Kali Linux suite, Python, and other similar tools

What we offer

• Competitive salary with research incentives and consulting opportunities.
• Access to advanced cybersecurity labs, tools, and infrastructure.
• Support for research funding, patents, and high-impact publications.
• Opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and global institutions.
• Academic freedom to design innovative courses and projects.
• Professional development support, including conference sponsorships and training.
• A vibrant, research-driven environment at REVA University.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person