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 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 solid 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 ● M.Tech or 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 ● 3+ 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

📌 Assistant Professor - Computer Networks (Sonipat)
🏢 Newton School of Technology
📍 Sonipat