Assistant Professor School Of Defence Technology

Position: Assistant Professor – Defence Technology

Location – Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Kiwale

Skills University / School of Defence Technology

Role Overview

The Assistant Professor – Defence Technology will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, student mentoring, research, and industry engagement activities. The position is designed for experienced defence professionals who can translate operational and technical expertise into meaningful academic learning and skill development experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Defence Technology and related engineering disciplines.
• Assist in curriculum design and implementation aligned with industry and defence sector requirements.
• Guide students in laboratory work, projects, internships, and field-based learning.
• Contribute to research, publications, innovation initiatives, and consultancy assignments.
• Facilitate industry interactions, expert sessions, and defence technology workshops.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, examination, and academic administration activities.
• Participate in institutional development and outreach initiatives.
• Foster practical learning through case studies, simulations, and experiential learning approaches.

Eligibility Criteria

Experience

• 10–15 years of combined Military and Industry experience. Corps: EME /Signals / AAD/ Artillery/ Armoured/ Engineers /Navy Technical Branch/ Airforce Technical Branch
• Minimum rank of Major (or equivalent) and above from the Armed Forces.
• Must have held at least one Instructor appointment in a Category A Training Establishment during military service.
• Industry exposure in defence, aerospace, manufacturing, electronics, communication systems, or allied sectors will be preferred.

Eligible Corps / Branches

• Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME)
• Corps of Signals
• Army Air Defence (AAD)
• Regiment of Artillery
• Army Education Corps (AEC)

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• B.E./B.Tech. in any of the following disciplines:
• Computer Science Engineering

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  Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering

Desirable

• M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in relevant disciplines.
• Certifications or specialized training in defence systems, cybersecurity, communication technologies, AI, robotics, avionics, strategic studies, or emerging technologies.

Desired Competencies

• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Practical understanding of military systems and defence technologies.
• Ability to integrate industry and defence practices into academic delivery.
• Good communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Research aptitude and commitment to continuous learning.

Interested candidates can apply on below mentioned link

http://career.sspu.ac.in/ProjectFolders/Candidate/Joblisting.aspx