Assistant Professor​/Associate Professor​/Professor- Cyber Security

Position: Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor- Cyber Security
Location: Mohali

Job Description:

Faculty – Cyber Security
Position Titles:
Assistant Professor – Cyber Security
Associate Professor – Cyber Security
Professor – Cyber Security
Department:  Computer Science & Engineering / Cyber Security
Institution:
Chandigarh University , Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

1.

Position Overview
Chandigarh University invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Professor levels in the area of  Cyber Security . The selected candidates will contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic administration for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs including

B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA, and related courses.

2. Educational Qualifications
Assistant Professor
Essential:
B.Tech in  Cyber Security / Computer Science / Information Technology  or related discipline from a recognized University.
M.Tech in  Cyber Security / CSE / IT  or related specialization.
Ph.D. in Cyber Security or a closely related area  (awarded or submitted per UGC/AICTE norms).
Additional:
BCA/MCA (with Cyber Security coursework) with a relevant  Cyber Security certification  (e.g., CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, OSCP) is an advantage.
Associate Professor
All qualifications as above, with  Ph.D. in Cyber Security  (mandatory).
Proven record of teaching, research, and publications.
Professor
All qualifications above, with a  strong research and publication record .
Demonstrated leadership in academic programs and research supervision.

3. Experience Requirements
Assistant Professor
0–5 years of teaching/research/industry experience (fresh Ph.D. holders eligible)
Associate Professor
Minimum  8+ years  of combined teaching/research/industry experience including at least  2 years post-Ph.D.
Professor
Minimum  12+ years  experience including at least  5 years  at Associate Professor level with a proven research track record.

4.

Roles & Responsibilities
Teaching & Academic Delivery
Teach core and elective courses in Cyber Security and related subjects across UG (B.Tech/BCA) and PG (M.Tech/MCA) programs.
Conduct lectures, lab sessions, tutorials, seminars, and workshops.
Develop and revise course materials to reflect current industry trends and cyber security practices.
Research & Scholarly Activities
Conduct high-quality research resulting in publications in reputed national & international journals and conferences.
Lead and supervise student research projects, dissertations, and thesis work.
Prepare research proposals and seek external research funding.
Student Mentorship & Engagement
Mentor students on placements, internships, industry projects, and career development.
Provide academic advising and support student learning outcomes.
Curriculum & Program Development
Contribute to updating and enhancing the Cyber Security curriculum.
Participate in academic planning and program reviews.
Service & Administration
Serve on departmental and university committees.
Participate in accreditation, quality assurance, and academic governance activities.

5. Specialized Areas of Expertise (Preferred)
Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following  Cyber Security specializations  are highly desirable:
Network Security & Cryptography
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Cloud & Application Security
Malware Analysis & Threat Intelligence
Secure Software Development & Dev Sec Ops
Security Auditing & Compliance
Cyber Law, Policy & Governance

6. Preferred Certifications (Value-Add)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CompTIA Security+ / CASP+
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
GIAC Certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, GCFA)