Associate Professor / Professor

Emeritus; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Institute of Technology in Mumbai invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor teaching-track positions in Computer Science with a focus on AI/ML. The role involves delivering undergraduate and graduate instruction and contributing to curriculum development on campus.

Strong teaching excellence, communication skills, and a PhD in CS or related field are essential. Senior candidates may contribute to academic leadership and program growth at the Mumbai campus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.
• Strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach advanced AI and machine learning courses.
• For Associate Professor and Professor-level candidates, preference for curriculum development or academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Deliver courses in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and NLP.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course design for AI/ML programs.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and campus service activities.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to junior faculty.
• Support the development and growth of Illinois Tech Mumbai academic programs.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Strong communication

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Associate Professor / Professor - AI / Machine Learning, Computer Science (Teaching Track)

Position Summary

Illinois Institute of Technology invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor teaching-track faculty positions at its Mumbai campus. These positions focus on delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and related areas of Computer Science. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, and curriculum development. Senior faculty will also contribute to academic leadership, program development, and mentorship of junior faculty, helping to build strong AI and ML programs at Illinois Tech's Mumbai campus. Courses will be delivered in person in Mumbai, India. Online teaching is not an option.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Deliver courses in Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Data Preparation and Data Analysis
• Contribute to curriculum development and course design for AI and ML programs
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Participate in departmental, college, and campus service activities
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to junior faculty
• Support the development and growth of Illinois Tech Mumbai academic programs

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the start of the appointment
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching
• Strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach advanced AI and machine learning courses
• For Associate Professor and Professor-level candidates, the following are preferred:
• Significant experience teaching undergraduate and graduate AI/ML courses
• Evidence of curriculum development or academic leadership