Associate Professor-Statistics, UNSW - Bengaluru Campus

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW Bengaluru invites applications for an Associate Professor (Level C) to lead undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, and research. The role includes mentoring staff, supervising students, and collaborating with UNSW Sydney to maintain curriculum equivalence and uphold quality standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to institutional governance, foster equity and diversity, and engage with industry partners to strengthen programs and research impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, data science or relevant mathematical sciences.
• Substantial publications in top peer-reviewed journals in statistics, data science or mathematics.
• Demonstrated track record in research with high-quality outputs and leadership potential.
• Teaching design, development and delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate teaching aligned with UNSW curricula and UGC standards.
• Design and review curriculum content, learning activities, and assessment frameworks.
• Mentor academic staff and contribute to faculty development programs.
• Supervise undergraduate coursework.
• Maintain a strong research profile with publications in high-impact journals.
• Contribute to academic governance through committees and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with academic integrity, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.
• Represent UNSW Bengaluru in academic and professional forums.
• Promote inclusive teaching practices and student equity.

Skills

Teaching design & delivery

Curriculum development

Educational technologies

Diversity & inclusion

Postgraduate supervision

Research leadership

Communication & networking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in statistics / data science

Job description

10 - 12 Years

Permanent

Job Description

Position Description

Position Title: Associate Professor (Level C)

Reports To: Professor / Rector

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline- 11th September 2026

Position Summary

The Associate Professor at UNSW Bengaluru is an academic role focused on delivering highquality teaching, contributing to research, and supporting academic governance. This positionis integral to the success of UNSW Bengaluru’s academic mission, ensuring that studentsreceive a world-class education aligned with global standards. The Associate Professor plays akey role in curriculum delivery across undergraduate programs, actively engages in scholarlyactivity, and fosters an inclusive and a supportive learning environment. Beyond teaching, therole involves contributing to curriculum innovation, collaborating with colleagues across UNSWcampuses, and participating in initiatives that strengthen academic quality and institutionalreputation. The Associate Professor is expected to maintain an emerging research profile,contribute to faculty development, and uphold academic standards consistent with UNSW andUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) frameworks, while promoting equity, diversity, andstudent success.

Accountabilities

• Lead undergraduate teaching aligned with UNSW curricula and UGC standards
• Design and review curriculum content, learning activities, and assessment frameworks.
• Mentor academic staff and contribute to faculty development programs.
• Supervise undergraduate coursework.
• Maintain a strong research profile with publications in high-impact journals.
• Contribute to academic governance, including committee leadership and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with academic integrity, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.
• Represent UNSW Bengaluru in academic, industry, and professional forums.
• Promote inclusive teaching practices and support student equity and diversity.
• Collaborate with UNSW Sydney faculty to ensure curriculum equivalence and researchalignment.
• Build partnerships with industry, government, and external institutions.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to campus-wide academic initiatives.
• Uphold UNSW values and contribute to a high-performance academic culture.
• Ensure safe and compliant academic practices in teaching and research.

Skills & Experience

• A PhD in statistics, data science or relevant mathematical sciences.
• A substantial record of publications in top, peer-reviewed journals in statistics, datascience or mathematics.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impactwith clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellenceas well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online deliverymethods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g.,relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels andscales).
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds andsupport student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Strong track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Demonstrated record of competitive external research funding.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with adiverse range of students and staff.
• Excellent leadership skills in community and professional engagement.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action,together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevanthealth and safety training.

Key relationships

• Rector – for strategic direction, performance oversight and reporting.
• UNSW Sydney Faculty – curriculum equivalence, and research collaboration.
• Professional Staff – including student services, admissions, and learning support forstudent experience and academic administration.
• Research Office – for grant support, ethics approvals, and research reporting.
• Industry and External Partners – for collaborative projects, guest lectures, and studentengagement.
• Regulatory Bodies – including UGC and accreditation agencies for compliance andquality assurance.