Assistant Professor of Cyber Security

About the role

Riphah International University is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor of Cyber Security to join its faculty in Islamabad. The position combines teaching, curriculum development, and research aimed at advancing knowledge in network security, cryptography, and cyber threat intelligence.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess lectures, tutorials and labs covering network security, cryptography, ethical hacking and cyber threat intelligence.
• Conduct original research on emerging cyber threats and counter‑measures, publish in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Develop assignments, examinations and project work to evaluate student competence in security protocols and risk management.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic progress and research activities.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum enhancement and participate in academic committees.
• Provide expertise for university‑wide cyber security risk assessments and support a secure IT environment.

Required profile

• PhD in Cyber Security or a closely related field from an HEC‑recognized institute.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students at the university level.
• Strong research record with publications in reputable security journals.
• Commitment to staying current with advances in cyber security technologies and threats.

Required skills

• Network security
• Cryptography
• Ethical hacking
• Cyber threat intelligence
• Cyber security risk assessment
• Security protocols