Assistant Professor - Interior Design and Product Design

Poornima University; Jaipur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Poornima University in Jaipur seeks passionate educators, practitioners, researchers and design thinkers to join the academic team in Interior Design and Product Design. The open faculty positions span Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor, with responsibilities across teaching, research and industry engagement.

We value contributions to design education, studio practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration, inviting applicants with strong communication and mentorship skills who

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Architecture and Allied Design disciplines (or extensive professional experience for a practice-based role).
• NET/ Ph.D. will be preferred as per UGC/AICTE/University norms (where applicable).
• Strong academic and/ or professional experience in their respective domain.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring and design education.
• Effective communication and mentorship abilities.
• Are actively engaged in research, publications, professional practice or design projects.
• Can develop and deliver contemporary, industry-relevant courses.
• Encourage experimentation, critical thinking and problem-solving among students.
• Are interested in interdisciplinary collaborations and emerging design practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Interior Design, Product Design, and related subjects.
• Develop course content, lesson plans, and practical studio exercises aligned with industry standards.
• Mentor students in academic projects, portfolio development, competitions, and internships.
• Engage in curriculum development, research, innovation, and industry collaborations.
• Participate in departmental activities, accreditation processes, and institutional initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Research

Curriculum development

Industry collaborations

Studio instruction

Education

Master's in Interior/Product/Architecture

NET/PhD preferred

Job description

Poornima University, Jaipur is looking for passionate educators, practitioners, researchers, and design thinkers to join our academic team in the areas of Interior Design and Product Design. We are inviting applications for faculty position (Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor) who can bring together design education, professional practice, research, material exploration, technology, and industry engagement to create an enriching learning environment for students.

The opportunity is open for those who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Interior Design & Spatial Design
• Furniture & Product Design
• User-Centered & Sustainable Design
• Product Development & Prototyping
• Contemporary Design Practices

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Interior Design, Product Design, and related subjects.
• Develop course content, lesson plans, and practical studio exercises aligned with industry standards.
• Mentor students in academic projects, portfolio development, competitions, and internships.
• Engage in curriculum development, research, innovation, and industry collaborations.
• Participate in departmental activities, accreditation processes, and institutional initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Architecture and Allied Design disciplines (or extensive professional experience for a practice-based role).
• NET/ Ph.D. will be preferred as per UGC/AICTE/University norms (where applicable).
• Strong academic and/ or professional experience in their respective domain.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring and design education
• Effective communication and mentorship abilities.
• Are actively engaged in research, publications, professional practice or design projects
• Can develop and deliver contemporary, industry-relevant courses
• Encourage experimentation, critical thinking and problem-solving among students
• Are interested in interdisciplinary collaborations and emerging design practices

We particularly welcome design practitioners and researchers who can bring real-world projects, material knowledge, industry insights and contemporary design discourse into the classroom.