Associate Professor / Professor – BCA & MCA

Dayananda Sagar University; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,700,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayananda Sagar University in Bengaluru invites applications for the position of Associate Professor / Professor in BCA and MCA. The candidate will deliver teaching, conduct research, mentor students, contribute to curriculum and department activities.

The role requires teaching at undergrad and postgraduate levels, leading research, publishing in reputed journals, guiding PG projects and PhD, and contributing to funded projects and collaborations. Strong research leadership is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology or allied discipline.
• At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position.
• Demonstrated evidence of quality research publications and scholarly contribution.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Applications, Computer Science and related areas.
• Develop and deliver research-oriented, industry-relevant courses.
• Establish and lead independent research projects and collaborations.
• Publish high-quality research papers in Scopus-indexed / Web of Science journals.
• Guide PG projects, dissertations and Ph.D. scholars.
• Develop research proposals and contribute to funded projects and industry collaborations.
• Mentor junior faculty and research scholars.
• Build national and international academic/research collaborations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, academic administration and accreditation.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Skills

Research leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Conference participation

Education

PhD in Computer Applications

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Information Technology

Job description

Position Title: Associate Professor / Professor – BCA & MCA

Department: SCHOOL OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and industry engagement. The School of Computer Applications offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving field of Information Technology and Computer Science.

Position Summary

The School of Computer Applications invites applications for the position of Associate Professor / Professor in BCA and MCA programs. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, conducting research, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting the academic and administrative activities of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Applications, Computer Science and related areas.
• Develop and deliver research-oriented, industry-relevant courses.
• Establish and lead independent research projects and research collaborations.
• Publish high-quality research papers in Scopus-indexed / Web of Science / reputed peer-reviewed journals.
• Guide PG projects, dissertations and Ph.D. scholars.
• Develop research proposals and contribute to funded research projects, consultancy and industry collaborations.
• Mentor junior faculty and research scholars.
• Build national and international academic/research collaborations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, academic administration and accreditation activities.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, seminars and other scholarly activities.

Research Excellence – DSU Preferred Criteria

• Candidates with the following profile will be strongly preferred:
• Scopus H-index: 6 or above
• Google Scholar H-index: 8 or above
• Strong publication record in Scopus-indexed / Web of Science / reputed peer-reviewed journals.
• Good number of quality research papers with substantial citation impact.
• Experience in research project funding/consultancy / industry-sponsored research.
• Experience in guiding Ph.D. scholars and postgraduate research projects.
• Strong research profile with evidence of research collaborations, patents, books/book chapters, conferences or other scholarly contributions.

Essential Qualifications – UGC/AICTE

• Ph.D. in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology or a concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor, as applicable under prevailing UGC/university norms.
• Demonstrated evidence of quality research publications and scholarly contribution.
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable UGC, AICTE and University norms for appointment as Associate Professor.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an active researcher and experienced academician with a strong publication and citation profile, demonstrated research leadership, Ph.D. supervision experience and the ability to build a high-quality research ecosystem while contributing effectively to teaching.