Assistant Professor – Reading Objects Writing Craft (ROWC), CEPT Foundation Program, CEPT University

CEPT University; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CEPT University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Professor for Reading Objects and Writing Craft (ROWC) at the CEPT Foundation Program. The role emphasizes teaching multi-disciplinary reading & writing and mentoring first-year students as they develop academic writing skills.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree with substantial teaching/research experience in writing, editing, and communication; a Doctoral degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required with 8+ years of teaching/research/consultancy/professional practice in writing/editing/communication
• Doctoral Degree preferred in related fields and candidates in final PhD stage may apply
• Demonstrated excellence in academic study or research related to writing or design pedagogy

Responsibilities

• Teach a Reading Objects and Writing Craft course to interdisciplinary batches from architecture, planning, design, technology
• Mentor first-year students with strong focus on reading, writing, and academic development
• Contribute to CFP publications, exhibitions, and program activities
• Coordinate with faculties across disciplines to plan and conduct writing workshops
• Engage in research and publication in writing studies or related fields

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Editing & proofreading

Academic writing

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research & publication

Education

Master's Degree in Writing Studies, Social Sciences, English, Communication, Architectural/Design History

Doctoral Degree in Writing Studies, Social Sciences, English, Communication, Cultural Theory, Media Studies, Architectural/Design History (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Compensation: Highly competitive and commensurate with the profile of the candidate

Reports to: Dean, CEPT Foundation Program

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Through excellence in education and research, CEPT University shapes creative leaders who transform products, projects, places, processes, and spatial environments. It consists of the Faculties of Architecture, Design, Management, Planning, Technology, and the CEPT Foundation Program. These Faculties function as a collaborative of faculty members and highly engaged practitioners who share teaching and institutional responsibilities.

CEPT University is consistently ranked among the top 10 Universities in the country (currently ranked #6) in the field of Architecture and Urban Planning and has been accorded the status of the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India. It has also been recently recognized as a 5-Star Plus university in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF), while retaining the top ranking in the Architecture category in the State in GSIRF 2024.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The year-long CEPT Foundation Program (CFP) introduces students to the rigor and work habits essential for pursuing undergraduate study. The program recognizes that professional development requires in-depth expertise as well as the ability to dialogue across disciplines. Students from the Faculties of Architecture, Design, Planning, and Technology study and work together, developing both cross-disciplinary understanding and discipline-specific skills.

CEPT University invites applications for the Full-time position of Assistant Professor for Reading Objects and Writing Craft (ROWC) at the CEPT Foundation Program, CEPT University. These reading and writing courses aimed at building students' abilities in reading and writing.

The position is intended for individuals committed to pursuing an academic career, who possess relevant teaching experience, and whose creative work in academic study, research work or professional practice, or a combination of these, demonstrating the potential for meaningful academic contribution. The initial appointment shall be for a three-year period, extendable based on a review process. The positions are open to candidate from any location. All positions are based at the CEPT campus, Ahmedabad.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All faculty members at CEPT University are engaged in a combination of teaching, research, and institutional work.
• Teaching a combined reading and writing course to interdisciplinary student batches from Architecture, Planning, Technology, and Design. The course is structured across three modules: descriptive writing, foundational research strategies, and professional communication, including portfolios and presentations.
• Working closely with Studio, and engaging with technical and disciplinary material across architecture, planning, technology, and design (such as drawings, reports, specifications, case studies, and project briefs) to help students read, analyse, research and write about their own field.
• Delivering the program’s curriculum and contributing to its ongoing refinement.
• Giving detailed written and oral feedback on student writing, assessing work using the program’s rubrics, and providing remedial support.
• Documenting student outcomes and assisting with CFP publications and exhibitions.
• Coordinating with faculty across the Foundation Program, the Faculties of Architecture, Design, Planning, and Technology, CEPT Professional Programs (CPP), and partner institutions to plan and conduct writing workshops.
• Contributing to admissions and progression assessment, including setting and evaluating the writing components of examinations, as required.
• Pursuing research and publication in writing studies, design pedagogy, or related disciplines.
• Contributing to the program’s academic and public activities, such as lecture series and events.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND EXPERTISE

• Master's Degree (required): A relevant Master's Degree in Writing Studies, Social Sciences, English, Communication, Architectural or Design History, or an allied discipline, with a minimum 8 years of total experience in teaching, research, consultancy or professional practice in areas related to writing, editing, publishing, communication, or a combination of these.
• Doctoral Degree (preferred): A relevant Doctoral Degree in Writing Studies, Social Sciences, English, Communication, Cultural Theory, Media Studies, Architectural or Design History, or an allied discipline. Candidates in the final stage of their PhD may also apply.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

• Demonstrated excellence in academic study, professional practice, or research in a field relevant to the position.
• Comfort reading and engaging with technical and visual material from the built environment and design disciplines, such as drawings, reports, specifications, case studies, and project briefs. The course is grounded in disciplinary and studio-based reading and writing rather than literary study.
• Ability to mentor and guide first-year students with patience, persistence, and a strong commitment to academic quality.
• Ability to bring innovative teaching approaches into an evolving pedagogical framework, and to anticipate teaching and learning needs and take initiative in addressing them.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills, with close attention to clarity, structure, grammar, and accuracy in written work.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Classroom, Drive, Docs), including editing and commenting in Google Docs.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and their implications for teaching writing; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or similar layout tools is an advantage.
• Prior experience teaching writing at university level, ideally to students from design, planning, or technical disciplines, is an advantage.